Care Assistant

🕒 August 12

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💵 £12 - £15 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Home Instead UK

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2005

🏥 Healthcare

Healthcare

Home Instead UK is a leading domiciliary care service provider that offers a range of personal and companionship care services to help older adults live independently in their own homes. With a commitment to providing quality, reliable care, Home Instead UK has built a reputation for matching experienced Care Professionals with clients, ensuring that they receive individualized attention and support tailored to their unique needs.

📋 Description

• Provide personal care support, including washing, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities • Support service users with mobility and movement while ensuring safety and dignity • Maintain clean and safe environments in service users’ homes and communal spaces • Communicate with service users about their needs and preferences • Collaborate with colleagues and healthcare professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality care • Assist with meal preparation and eating and drinking where required • Monitor and report changes in service users’ health or wellbeing • Maintain accurate, confidential care records • Support social activities and engagement to promote wellbeing and independence • Follow health and safety protocols, safeguarding procedures, and organizational policies • Undertake training and development opportunities • Deliver person-centered care that respects preferences and promotes autonomy

🎯 Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Physical capability to deliver hands-on personal care support • Proven reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance • Flexibility to work shift patterns • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Resilience to manage the emotional demands of care work • Commitment to supporting vulnerable adults through person-centred care • Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to undergo the recruitment process • First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training (desirable) • Verifiable care, healthcare, or customer service experience (desirable) • Valid UK driving licence and reliable vehicle for community-based support (desirable) • Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available

🏖️ Benefits

• Part/full time hours to suit your lifestyle • Wise pay — access up to 50% of your salary before payday • Length of service pay increases and rewards • Travel time between clients • Petrol allowance (33p per mile) • Well-Being Benefit Scheme for you and your family • Retail Discount Scheme • Award Winning Training which is ongoing and supportive • 24 hour/7 days a week management support and guidance • Paid DBS check • Cash reward for referring a friend scheme • Career development with exciting opportunities • Comprehensive onboarding training