Homecare assistant- Redcar ( full UK driving licence required)

Care Matters (Homecare) Limited; Redcar; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Redcar seeks a Home Care Assistant to provide compassionate and personalized care to individuals in their homes. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, driving license, and a commitment to quality care. Full and part-time hours available, with shifts throughout the week.

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or a related field is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided.
• Ability to understand and implement care plans accurately.
• A valid driving licence is essential for transporting clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and assist in the development of care plans tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Proficient in English

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Care Matters Homecare provides domiciliary care services to individuals in their own homes. As a Home Care Assistant you will play a vital role in providing compassionate and personalised care to individuals in their own homes. Your primary responsibility will be to assist clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being while promoting independence. This position requires a dedicated individual who is able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when necessary, adhering to any dietary requirements outlined in care plans.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.
• Monitor clients’ health status and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and assist in the development of care plans tailored to individual needs.

Skills and Requirements

• Proficient in English with excellent communication skills to engage effectively with clients and their families.
• Experience in home care or a related field is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided.
• Ability to understand and implement care plans accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and provide emotional support.
• Basic IT skills for documentation purposes and communication with team members.
• A valid driving licence is essential for transporting clients as needed.

This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and committed to enhancing the quality of life for those they serve in the community.

Please note we DO NOT offer sponsorship

Shift Patterns

Full or Part Time hours available.

• Part time shifts required 07:00 - 10:00 / 16:00 - 22:00 Monday - Sunday (Alternate weekends required)
• Full time shifts required 07:00 - 15:00 / 15:00 - 22:00 Monday - Sunday (Alternate weekends required)

An enhanced DBS will be required on successful interview.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Driving Licence and vehicle (required)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)