Domiciliary Care Assistant

A Care Assistant is responsible for upkeeping the individuals personal hygiene, ensuring their safety and facilitating social-emotional support. Duties include administering medications, domestic duties and managing activity and care schedules.

Caring for a variety of service users. Young adults and older adults. All have differing needs. Person centred care, privacy and dignity and Equality and diversity are just some of the skill set required. Other qualities include:

• Patience: Patience is crucial. You’ll be working with individuals who may need extra time and understanding due to their health conditions or age.
• Multi-tasking: Care assistants often juggle various responsibilities, from helping individuals with personal hygiene to preparing meals and administering medication. Being able to handle multiple tasks efficiently is essential.
• Good Communication Skills: Effective communication is vital. You’ll interact with service users, their families, and other healthcare professionals. Clear communication ensures everyone is on the same page regarding the individuals needs and care plan.
• Empathy: A caring and compassionate attitude is fundamental. Service users appreciate care assistants who genuinely understand their feelings and needs. Empathy helps build trust and rapport.
• Dedication and Reliability: Dependability is key. Individuals rely on care assistants for their daily needs, so being consistent and reliable is essential.
• Observation Skills: Pay attention to details. Observing changes in an individuals condition or behaviour allows you to address any issues promptly and report them to the relevant professionals.
• Friendly Attitude: Approach your work with a friendly and positive demeanour. Service Users appreciate care assistants who create a warm and welcoming environment.
• Thinking on Your Feet: Sometimes situations change rapidly, and you’ll need to adapt quickly. Being able to think on your feet ensures you can handle unexpected challenges.
• Organisational Skills: Managing schedules, medications, and care plans requires good organisational skills.

Driver with access to a car is essential for this role. Mileage is paid at 0.30 per mile.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person