Position Overview & Specifications

The Care Assistant role is one of the most important roles within our company and is one of the most rewarding. This role helps the service users to live in the community for as long as possible by providing the care and support required to individuals and families.

As a Care Assistant you will be expected to provide a cultural and ethnic sensitive service which is integral to the provision of home care.

To fulfil this role, the perfect candidate needs to be able to cope with pressure and change, must have excellent communication skills along with a caring nature. Being patience and good tempered is essential for this role. The candidate should be professional, polite and attentive always and should always be prepared, responsive and willing to meet each challenge directly.

This position comes with the potential of further career development as well as interesting and satisfying professional challenges.

To perform basic personal care tasks as outlined in the service user’s care plan. Provide personal care in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner for all service users, (this may include assisting service users to go to bed, total body washing, in line with procedures, assisting with toileting, dressing and feeding).

To alert Care Coordinator or Field Supervisor of any changes in the service user’s condition or circumstances.

To create and maintain good communication with service users including those who may have some degree of communication difficulties.

Willing to work regular weekends, evenings and nights if requested to do so by the management.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.20 per hour

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