Home Care Assistant

Care 24-7 Ltd; Saltaire; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider in the UK is seeking a Home Care Assistant to offer personal care and support to clients in their own homes. You will work on a flexible basis, providing essential services such as assistance with daily living activities and companionship. This role requires strong communication skills and a warm, caring demeanor. Applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts and complete an enhanced DBS certificate.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Mileage allowances

Clear career prospects

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a warm and friendly approach with empathy.
• Ability to update confidential and important information.
• Works in a confidential manner while dealing with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Assist with medication and daily activities.
• Build relationships of trust with clients and families.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Good communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Timekeeping and attendance

Job description

Home Care Assistant

Bradford and Leeds areas

Full Time or Part Time Roles Available (shifts detailed below)

Competitive Pay Rate + Mileage Allowances

Your New Company :

Our philosophy is to provide high quality care and support services to enable people to remain in their own home, living a fulfilled life, which respects their diversity, culture and values. Our company values and behaviours exist to ensure that we deliver the very best service to every person.

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are :

• Dignity and Respect
• Commitment to Quality Care and Support
• Learning and Reflection
• Working Together

Locations of Work :

We currently have opportunities for Driving Routes in the Shipley and surrounding area offered on a Full or Part Time basis.

Hours of Work :

We offer shifts on a rotating 2-week cycle, all applicants must be flexible to work alternate weekends OR 1 day every weekend. Shift options are :

• Morning & Lunch 07.00 – 14.00
• Teas & Evenings 16.00 – 22.00
• Full Days 07.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 22.00

Your New Home Care Assistant Role :

As a Home Care Assistant with Care 24-7 you will be attending Clients homes to provide all aspects of care and support working in a warm, professional, kind and caring manner. You will actively perform the core tasks of providing personal care and intimate personal care and providing support and assistance within the Clients own home. You will also demonstrate good communication skills and the confidence to communicate with relatives, your colleagues and other professionals bother verbally and written to record information.

Duties to Include :

To assist Clients with all aspects of personal care including :

• Getting up, washed and dressed
• Getting ready for bed
• Baths and showers
• Going to the toilet
• Hair and nail care, make-up, shaving, oral care
• Support to take medication
• Catheter care

Help with meal preparation including eating and drinking

To help people who use our service to participate in daily activities of their choice such as :

• Companionship on social activities and outings
• Crafts, reading and writing
• Shopping, collecting prescriptions
• Collecting pensions and benefits
• Paying bills
• Laundry and ironing

Light housework duties

Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Care 24-7 and complying with legal requirements e.g., CQC & Health and Safety at Work Act.

Ensure that the care tasks detailed on the support plan are performed and report any concerns to Managers / Supervisors.

Build two-way relationships of trust with your colleagues, people we support and their family.

Ensure a safe working environment for yourself, the Clients and your work colleagues and report any concerns immediately.

Complete simple statistical information and maintain records using the Mobile Phone Care Planner app.

Commit to learning and developing yourself in your work and undertake any training or development programme in order to improve your personal skills.

Skills Required for Your New Role :

Demonstrate a warm and friendly, compassionate approach with empathy, understanding and working in a safe manner.

Good clear communication skills and the ability to update confidential and important information.

Build rapport with Clients and their wider relatives, your colleagues and other professionals.

Provide support and care across personal and intimate care needs in a sensitive manner whilst ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

Attend and complete ongoing training throughout your role including online modules and practical equipment training.

Attend ad-hoc and quarterly supervision and guidance sessions with your Line Manager for training and development purposes.

Work in a confidential manner sometimes dealing with sensitive information, always protect and respect personal information

Display clear and effective decision-making skills ensuring the Clients safety and needs are paramount.

Accurately and honestly report any concerns in line with company policy to your Line Manager.

Always Ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Excellent timekeeping and attendance record.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role with clear career prospects and have the right skills and nature to be a success in this Home Care Assistant role, apply now for a confidential discussion to join our team.

Applicants must have or obtain a enhanced DBS certificate