Homecare Assistant- Stockton-On-Tees (full UK driving licence required)

Care Matters (Homecare) Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Tees Valley is seeking a compassionate Home Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. The position involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring client comfort and well-being, and working collaboratively with families and healthcare professionals. This role offers both part-time and full-time shifts, training for new applicants, and requires a valid driving licence.

Benefits

Company pension

Driving Licence and vehicle (required)

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or a related field is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided.
• 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.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when necessary.

Skills

Proficient in English

Strong interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Care Matters Homecare provide 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

• 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.

Additional qualifications

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.

Shift Patterns

• Part time shifts required 07.00 - 10.00 / 16.00 - 23.00 Monday - Sunday (Alternate weekends required)
• Full time shifts required 07.00 - 15.00 / 15.00 - 23.00 Monday - Sunday (Alternate weekends required).

An enhanced DBS will be required on successful interview.

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

• Company pension
• Driving Licence and vehicle (required)

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)