Care Assistant

Beaumont Home Care are looking for weekenders to make a real difference to the lives of others. 

The role would suit someone who is able to commit to at least three weekends per month or more. 

If you are a kind, caring, enthusiastic, energetic individual who would like to join a small, professional, friendly, private, family-run Care Provider, then we have an incredible opportunity for you. Weekend visits are important to the people we support and their families, often covering times when other help is less available. You will help people stay independent, comfortable and safe in their own homes, following their individual care plan and respecting their personal preferences and routines. You will be a familiar, friendly face, and your visits will give families peace of mind. 

Sponsorship: Beaumont does not provide support for sponsorship at this time. 

Valid UK Driving licence and own vehicle is essential 

Key responsibilities 

• Provide personal care, including washing, bathing, showering, dressing and help getting ready for the day, with privacy and dignity 

• Prepare meals and drinks, and support people to eat and drink well 

• Support with medication, as trained and in line with the care plan 

• Help with mobility, including moving safely around the home and using equipment, as trained 

• Carry out light household tasks, such as tidying, laundry and keeping the home clean and safe 

• Provide companionship, conversation and emotional support 

• Notice and report any changes in a person’s health, wellbeing or circumstances to the office team 

• Complete accurate, up-to-date care records after every visit 

• Work in line with our values of kindness, dignity and respect 

Below are the skills and attributes we are looking for: 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Patience, compassion and professionalism 

• A supportive nature, always happy to help wherever possible 

• Somone who goes ‘over and beyond’ in everything they do 

• A natural positive outlook and great problem solver 

• Someone who stays calm under pressure 

• A keen eye for detail with the ability to maintain accurate records 

• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, their families, staff and other care professionals 

• Ability to positively influence and encourage others 

• An excellent team player 

In return we offer: 

• PAID TRAVEL TIME BETWEEN CARE VISITS 

• A flexible zero-hour contract to suit your lifestyle 

• Enhanced bank holiday and festive pay rates 

• Paid DBS 

• Holiday pay (included) 

• Company pension scheme 

• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including the Care Certificate and NVQ's 

• If you are looking to develop your career as an adult social care professional, we will help you get there! 

• On-going support and supervision from an experienced and exceptionally supportive management team 

• Inclusive, friendly, supportive and motivating team environment 

If you have a genuine passion to help others and are looking to join a highly professional and privately owned domiciliary care provider, then we would love to hear from you! 

We have clients within Brentwood, Chelmsford and Basildon (Essex) and all surrounding villages. 

Experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. 

So, if you have a kind heart and the invaluable skills to be a professional Care Assistant with Beaumont Home Care then we would love to hear from you!