Job details
- Salary£13 to £16 per hourCompetitive
- RoleCarer / Support Worker
- HoursFull Time or Part Time
- LocationLeicester, Leicestershire
- Job ReferenceCommunity Care Worker LCC
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Community Care Worker delivers high-quality, person-centred care and practical support to adults living in their own homes, enabling them to maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Working in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards and individualised support plans, this role bridges daily personal care with community engagement and multi-agency health and social care coordination.
Key Responsibilities
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Person-Centred Personal Care: Assist service users with personal care routines—including washing, dressing, continence care, and mobility—while promoting choice, privacy, and independence.
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Care Plan Delivery & Monitoring: Follow bespoke care and support plans accurately, observing and reporting any changes in a service user’s physical health, mental well-being, or home environment to the Care Coordinator.
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Medication Support: Administer or prompt prescribed medications safely in line with organisational policy and MAR (Medication Administration Record) chart protocols.
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Practical & Domestic Assistance: Support with meal preparation, hydration monitoring, light domestic tasks, shopping, and attending local community activities or GP/hospital appointments.
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Safeguarding & Risk Management: Uphold local Safeguarding Adults procedures, identifying and escalating any concerns regarding abuse, self-neglect, or environmental hazards immediately.
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Record Keeping & GDPR: Complete accurate, factual, and contemporaneous daily care logs (paper or electronic) in compliance with UK GDPR and CQC record-keeping standards.
Skills / Qualifications
- Mandatory: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including Adult Barred List) and proof of Right to Work in the UK. Mandatory: Willingness to complete the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment (if not already held). Desirable: NVQ / QCF Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Genuine compassion
- patience
- and respect for individual dignity
- equality
- and diversity. Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
- including when supporting individuals with dementia
- sensory impairments
- or learning disabilities. Ability to work autonomously in community settings while adhering strictly to professional boundaries and health and safety guidelines.