Community Carer

Take Five Healthcare; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Pre-booked assignments

Mobile booking app

Pension scheme

Weekly payment

No membership fees

Supports work-life balance

Training and uniform

Career advancement

NVQ pathway

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus

Job summary

Take Five Healthcare seeks experienced healthcare assistants to work in the community, delivering essential support to vulnerable adults in their homes and coordinating with health professionals. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and safety.

You will assist with daily living activities, personal care and mobility, while following care plans and maintaining client dignity and privacy. Flexible shifts and ongoing training are offered to support career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings or community care environments.
• Proven ability to assist with daily living tasks with empathy and professionalism.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends or evenings if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal hygiene and dressing (care tasks).
• Safely aid residents in mobility and transfers.
• Assist with meal preparation and support feeding.
• Monitor health status and report changes to supervisors.
• Demonstrate clear, professional communication with clients and team.
• Provide appropriate toileting support and dignity in care.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and organisation in clients’ homes.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Communication

Documentation

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in HSC

Job description

Community Carer

Job Description

Take Five Healthcare is a thriving Health & Social Care agency, recognised as a prominent provider of staffing support in Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties.

With continuous growth, we are now seeking to expand our network of dedicated Health & Social Care professionals. We offer a range of opportunities, including full-time, part-time, and flexible positions, ensuring our team members can find a suitable arrangement that meets their needs.

Our benefits are self-evident:

• Consistent work with ample flexibility to accommodate your preferences
• Autonomy to select when and where you work
• Choice of shifts—day, night, or weekend
• Availability of pre-booked assignments
• Convenient access to our mobile booking app
• Competitive pay rates from £14.24 per hour
• Company pension scheme
• Weekly payment cycle
• No membership fees
• Supports a healthy work-life balance
• Complimentary training and uniform
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Optional pathway for NVQ qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus for recommending a friend (subject to terms and conditions)

Job Introduction

We are currently seeking experienced healthcare assistants who are ready to hit the ground running in a Care in the community role. As part of our team, you will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide essential support to vulnerable adults in their own homes, assisting them with their daily tasks and activities, including personal care.

Main Responsibilities

As a community carer, you will embark on a challenging yet fulfilling role. The following list outlines some of your key responsibilities while on assignment; however, it is not exhaustive:

• Providing assistance with personal hygiene and dressing
• Safely aiding residents in their mobility
• Assisting with meal preparationand supporting individuals with feeding
• Monitoring the health status of individuals under your care
• Demonstrating clear and professional communication
• Providing various levels of assistance with toileting needs
• Maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organisation in all areas

The Ideal Candidate

We are committed to recruiting exceptional community carers who demonstrate outstanding skills, qualifications, and dedication to providing top-quality care. We hold high expectations for our team members to fulfil our commitment and deliver exceptional value to our clients upon their arrival to work. An ideal candidate for a community carerrole possesses a combination of skills, qualifications, and personal attributes that enable them to provide exceptional care and contribute to the overall well-being of patients. While specific requirements may vary depending on the role and specialisation, here is a general list of qualities that an ideal candidate would possess:

Hold the necessary qualifications required for the role; such as 6 months experience, a Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 in HSC etc

• Willing to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week
• Be organised and able to prioritise tasks
• Have strong time management skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Demonstrate our core values of honesty and reliability
• Display compassion and empathy, with a strong dedication to delivering exceptional care and service
• Demonstrate the ability to work alone
• Embrace a growth mindset
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality
• Develop strong relationships with clients

We highly value candidates who have reliable transportation to the workplace, as our locations may not always be easily accessible via public transportation.