Home Care Assistant Nouveau Care

Nouveaucare; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking Home Care Assistants in Wymondham to deliver compassionate and personalized care to clients in their homes. Duties include personal care, medication management, and facilitating daily activities. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar care role preferred.
• Ability to work with empathy, patience, and respect.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility assistance.
• Assist with medication reminders and meal preparation.
• Offer companionship and transportation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Basic knowledge of health and safety practices

Capacity to maintain accurate records

Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules

Job description

Company Introduction

Nouveau care is a CQC regulated service providing adult social care services to local authorities and the NHS. Our Home Care Assistants play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care services to individuals within the comfort of their own homes. We are recruiting Home Care Assistants to work in Wymondham.

Role Description

As a Home Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing compassionate and personalised care to our clients. Your duties will include personal care, mobility assistance, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, transportation, monitoring health, and record keeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care
• Mobility Assistance
• Medication Reminders
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Companionship
• Transportation
• Monitoring Health
• Record Keeping

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar care role is preferred but not essential
• Ability to work with empathy, patience, and respect for clients’ dignity and privacy
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable and trustworthy nature
• Willingness to undergo necessary training and development

Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices
• Capacity to maintain accurate records
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and client needs

Working Hours

The working hours for this role are variable but will average 39 hours per week. Shifts are 12 hours in duration and follow a 3 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, and 2 days on pattern across each 14-day period. Shift times are from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, although start and finish times may vary according to business needs.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is £10.75 per hour. Payment is made fortnightly via credit transfer directly into a nominated bank account or building society account. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career development and training, as well as a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. This role is open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship.