Home Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Companionship

Derive Care; Monmouth (OR); On-site; USD 16,644,000 - 24,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid mileage

Flexible working opportunities

Full induction and training

Supportive management

Career development

Team events

Rewarding role

Job summary

Derive Care Limited provides high-quality, person-centred domiciliary care to support individuals to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes. We are seeking caring, reliable Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our team across Monmouth and Newport, with travel between clients' homes.

A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are mandatory. This role offers flexible hours (full-time 35-45 hrs/wk or part-time 15-20 hrs/wk) and comprehensive induction plus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing development.
• Flexible to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Satisfactory references and required pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Support clients with personal care, dressing, bathing and continence care.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and other daily living activities.
• Support with meals, hydration and medication where trained and authorised.
• Provide companionship and encourage independence and choice.
• Assist with appropriate household tasks related to the client's wellbeing.
• Support clients with appointments, shopping and community activities where required.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' wellbeing or any safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate and confidential care records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and company procedures.
• Work professionally with clients, families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Full UK driving licence – mandatory.
• Access to a vehicle – mandatory.
• Caring, respectful and dependable attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing development.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays where required.
• Satisfactory references and required pre-employment checks.

Job description

Derive Care Limited provides high-quality, person-centred domiciliary care to support individuals to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes. We are seeking caring, reliable Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our team across Monmouth and Newport, with travel between clients' homes.

A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are mandatory. This role offers flexible hours (full-time 35-45 hrs/wk or part-time 15-20 hrs/wk) and comprehensive induction plus