Home Carer

HealthJobs4U Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional care service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Home Carer / Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and emotional support, ensuring dignity and independence. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a caring role and possess excellent communication skills. Competitive pay and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Mileage allowance

Ongoing training

Supportive management

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caring role (formal or informal).
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care tasks.
• Support with meal preparation and feeding.
• Provide medication support as per care plans.
• Help with mobility and transfers.
• Perform domestic tasks as needed.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with appointments and social activities.
• Observe and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain care records and reports.
• Adhere to safeguarding and health procedures.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Reliability

Independence

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Home Carer / Care Assistant

Location:[Shoreham by Sea , Lancing , Worthing, East Preston , Angmering and Littlehampton and surrounding areas in West Sussex]
Reports to:Care Coordinator / Registered Manager
Contract Type:[Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Permanent]
Salary:[from 12.21 per hour to 24.42, Live in £700 per week]

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, enabling them to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life. The Home Carer assists with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship in accordance with each person’s care plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist service users withpersonal caretasks such as washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support withmeal preparation, feeding, and hydration, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Providemedication supportin line with care plans and company policies.
• Help withmobility and transfers, including the safe use of mobility aids and equipment.
• Carry outdomestic taskssuch as cleaning, laundry, and shopping where required.
• Offercompanionship and emotional support, promoting mental well-being.
• Assist withappointments, social activities, and community engagement.
• Observe and report any changes in the service user’s health or circumstances to the supervisor or care coordinator.
• Maintain accurate and timelycare records and reports.
• Adhere tosafeguarding,confidentiality, andhealth and safetyprocedures at all times.

Skills and Qualities

• Genuine compassion and respect for others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, patience, and sensitivity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a caring role (formal or informal)
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Up-to-date training in First Aid, Manual Handling, and Medication Administration

Benefits

• Competitive pay and mileage allowance
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive management and team environment
• Flexible working hours