Home Care Assistant

Abbots Care; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide essential support for a client with disabilities in Wimborne Minster. This rewarding role involves assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, and engaging in social activities. The company offers both flexible 0-hour contracts and full-time positions, ensuring that you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life. With comprehensive training and local support, you will be equipped to provide the highest level of care. If you have a passion for helping others and are ready to join a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Local support from a Care Manager

Regular one-to-one meetings

Outstanding learning opportunities

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Enhanced DBS paid

Access to Wellbeing app

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Ensure client safety and provide companionship.
• Support hobbies and interests like swimming and hydrotherapy.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care assistance

Food preparation

Domestic chores

Driving license

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Abbots Care are currently recruiting compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to support one of our clients living in Wimborne.

Our client is 71 with Huntington’s disease and has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer. She requires support with personal care, all daily living activities, and social activities as she is a wheelchair user due to her physical disability.

We are looking for individuals to assist our client daily between the hours of 9am-6pm. The shifts include weekdays and alternate weekends.

The support includes:

1. Personal care and showering each day using a hoist.
2. Assistance with food preparation and mealtimes.
3. Day-to-day living tasks such as domestic chores.
4. Ensuring her safety at all times.
5. Being a companion and supporting hobbies and interests such as swimming and hydrotherapy.

Experience in the care sector is advantageous but not essential; a genuine interest and passion for supporting people with disabilities to live fulfilled lives are crucial. We provide extensive training, including the Care Certificate and complex care training.

The ideal candidate must have a driving license and access to their own vehicle.

We offer both 0-hour contracts and full-time contracts of up to 40 hours per week, with hourly rates of £12.82. Both contract types require working alternate weekends.

Abbots Care offers:

1. Local support from a Care Manager based in Ferndown.
2. Regular one-to-one meetings with the team leader.
3. Outstanding learning and development opportunities.
4. Paid induction and shadow shifts with full role introduction.
5. Enhanced DBS paid by Abbots Care.
6. Access to Abbots Care’s Wellbeing app where you can earn rewards.
7. Discounts with the Blue Light Card.

For more information, please call our recruitment team at 01727 891004.