Home Care Assistant (DRIVER)

PerCurra Ltd; Billericay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate Home Care Assistant to provide essential support for elderly clients in their homes. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community by assisting individuals with daily living activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a valid driving license, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of those they assist. Join a reputable company that values independence and dignity, providing comprehensive training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Holiday pay

Career progression opportunities

Company events

Flexitime

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated to providing essential support in a home care environment.
• Ability to implement care plans and assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
• Support clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety.
• Prepare meals and assist with dietary needs according to care plans.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to drive

Basic IT skills

Understanding of care plans

Interpersonal skills

Empathy and patience

Education

Driving Licence

Job description

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Job Overview

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive on making a positive impact in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

Job Overview

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive on making a positive impact in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At PerCurra, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care for elderly clients, allowing them to live independent in their own homes. We are a reputable, domiciliary care company with a 'GOOD' CQC rating, supporting our clients to live their lives their way. We cover Chelmsford, Billericay, Ingatestone, Brentwood and surrounding areas.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistant's to provide essential support in a home care environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in assisting individuals with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being is a priority. For this role you will need to have effective communication skills, the ability to follow care plans and the caring nature.

Duties

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Prepare meals and assist with dietary needs according to individual care plans.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organised living environment.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to enhance their quality of life.
• Communicate effectively with clients and their families.
• Accompany clients to appointments or social outings as required.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns to senior management.
  
  

Skills

• Proficient in English, both spoken and written, to ensure clear communication.
• Ability to drive and hold a valid driving licence.
• Basic IT skills for maintaining records and communicating via digital platforms.
• Understanding of care plans and the ability to implement them effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and their families.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of those you assist.
  
  

We offer

• Introduction and training: Get started with confidence through our free induction and training programme.
• Company pension and holiday pay.
• Career progression: Opportunities to complete higher level qualifications.
  
  

Weekly Schedule

• Mornings 0700-1600
• Evenings 1600-2300
• Alternate weekends working (essential)
  
  

This role offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals, requiring support with their daily living. We promote independence and dignity for all clients who use our services.

FAST TRACK interviews available, and if successful, you will start as soon as possible... subject to references and DBS (as with any reputable care provider).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
  
  

Application Question(s)

• Are you currently living in the UK?
• Do you have access to your own vehicle?
  
  

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (REQUIRED)
  
  

Work Location: In person

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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