Care Assistant

Job summary

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistant to provide high-quality support to individuals in their own homes. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, promote independence, and ensure the well-being of clients. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives through personalised care and support.

Responsibilities

• - Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• - Support with mobility and transfers to promote safety and independence
• - Help with household chores including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• - Administer medication as prescribed and maintain accurate records
• - Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• - Follow care plans diligently to meet individual needs and preferences
• - Maintain clear communication with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals
• - Assist with errands such as shopping or attending appointments using own transport if required
• - Ensure a safe environment by adhering to health and safety guidelines

Skills

• - Valid driving licence and ability to drive clients if necessary
• - Experience working in a care home or home care setting is desirable
• - Knowledge of care plans and ability to implement personalised support strategies
• - Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• - Proficient IT skills for maintaining records and completing documentation accurately
• - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with clients
• - Compassionate attitude with a genuine desire to help others
• - Good organisational skills to manage multiple clients' needs effectively

Role

- This role will initially be a zero-hours contract but will have the option to change to fixed hours/perm role as the business starts to grow.

- The role will require travelling between clients. Therefore, carers will need access to their own transport — typically their own car — to move between visits.

This role is ideal for caring individuals committed to providing respectful, person-centred support within the community. Applicants should demonstrate reliability, empathy, and excellent communication skills to succeed in this rewarding position.

Benefits:

• - Company pension
• - Health & wellbeing programme
• - Referral programme