Job Description

Job Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate and high-quality care to individuals in both home care and care home settings. Your primary responsibility will be to support clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to follow care plans meticulously.

Duties

Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Support clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety at all times. Help with meal preparation and feeding when necessary. Maintain accurate records of client progress and report any changes to the care team. Follow individual care plans tailored to each client's needs. Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to enhance their quality of life. Drive clients to appointments or social outings as required. Ensure a clean and safe environment for clients by adhering to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in home care or working within a care home environment is required. Proficient IT skills for maintaining records and communicating effectively with the care team. Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to interact with clients and their families. Ability to drive is preferred for transporting clients when necessary. Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others are essential qualities for this role. Familiarity with creating or following care plans is beneficial.
This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others while working in a supportive team environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21-12.40 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Schedule:

12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Care Assistant
Expected start date: 11/08/2025