Care Assistant

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🔥 14 hours ago

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💵 £13 / hour

⏱ Part 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 respectful and dignified personal care support, including assistance with hygiene, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities • Prepare nutritious meals and snacks tailored to individual dietary preferences and requirements • Support clients with medication reminders and adherence to care plans • Assist with light household tasks and maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment • Offer companionship and engage clients in activities promoting well-being and social connection • Encourage clients to maintain independence, routines, and personal preferences • Communicate with clients, families, and the wider care team to ensure coordinated and consistent care • Follow care plans, protocols, and health and safety procedures • Respond promptly and professionally to client needs and concerns • Maintain accurate and organised records • Adapt to changing client needs and circumstances

🎯 Requirements

• Previous professional experience as a Care Assistant is desirable but not essential • Calm, emotionally resilient, and respectful approach to care delivery • Strong understanding of person-centred care principles, dignity, choice, and individual autonomy • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills • Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with clients and colleagues • Reliable, punctual, and organised with strong time management skills • Physical capability to perform the duties of the role safely and effectively • Right to work in the United Kingdom • Willingness to undergo and pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Commitment to safeguarding and duty of care principles • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a care team • Flexibility and adaptability in responding to client needs • Basic first aid certification or willingness to obtain (preferred) • Experience with meal preparation and cooking (preferred) • Valid UK driver's licence and access to reliable transportation

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid Mileage • Paid travel time • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development • Opportunity for career progression • Supportive and friendly work environment • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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