In-Home Care Assistant: Compassionate, Independent Living

Avon Search & Selection; Dorking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

36 hours per week

Not-for-profit charity

Training and development

Career progression

Meaningful relationships

Job summary

Your Care Jobs Ltd in Dorking, Surrey, is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care in clients’ homes. You will help with daily living activities, mobility and meals while promoting independence and dignity.

You will build trusting relationships, follow care plans and stay alert to health changes. The role requires caring, reliable individuals with good communication, teamwork and willingness to train.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in domiciliary care or a similar care setting.
• Strong passion for providing high-quality, person-centred care.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop your skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care and support within service users’ own homes.
• Supporting individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assisting with washing, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Supporting mobility and maintaining independence.
• Providing support with meals, hydration and nutrition.
• Offering companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting individuals to access the local community where required.
• Encouraging service users to remain active and independent.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Monitoring and reporting any changes in health or wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential care records.
• Working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Promoting dignity, choice, privacy and respect at all times.

Skills

Care experience

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Reliability

Job description

Your Care Jobs Ltd in Dorking, Surrey, is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care in clients’ homes. You will help with daily living activities, mobility and meals while promoting independence and dignity.

You will build trusting relationships, follow care plans and stay alert to health changes. The role requires caring, reliable individuals with good communication, teamwork and willingness to train.