Care Assistant

As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do. You’ll help with: Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming; Assisting with medication – preparation and administration; Helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely; Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support; Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, light cleaning; Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities

Supporting with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming); Assisting with medication (preparation and administration); Helping with mobility and using aids/equipment safely; Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support; Carrying out light domestic duties (laundry, making beds, light cleaning); Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships; Medication management (collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration); Nutrition and mealtimes (cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs); Housekeeping (light cleaning, laundry, tidying); Mobility assistance (transfers, walking support, use of aids); Health monitoring (observing and reporting changes in condition); Social inclusion (helping maintain community and family connections); Emotional support (empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear); Documentation (accurate record keeping); Safety and emergency response; Collaboration (working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families)

Requirements

Access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence; Genuine compassion and respect for others; Strong communication and listening skills; A positive, can-do attitude; Problem-solving abilities; Reliability and a caring, supportive nature; The right to work in the UK

Benefits

Mileage allowance £0.30 per mile; Group recognition programmes; 28 days annual leave (pro rata); Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay; Enhanced occupational paternity pay; Pension scheme and death in service payment; Benefits and wellbeing platform; Refer a friend scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Paid shadowing shifts with an experienced mentor; Fully funded NVQs/Diplomas in Health & Social Care