Job Description

Health Care Assistant
Developed by Skills for Care, the 6Cs describe the values which underpin Harcombe Valley Care Ltd's culture and ways of working to deliver care and support. We use these to describe the way we work, and to form our job description.

Care

As agreed in the care and support plan, attend to the personal care needs of the client. These needs could include: -

Meal preparation and assistance with eating General household duties - laundry, ironing, light cleaning Shopping services, which might include taking a client shopping or making purchases on behalf of a client Support with medication Dressing Personal care, including bathing and showering, hair care, oral care, shaving, using the toilet or commode, moving and handling Respite services, including taking the client out or allowing the main carer to have a break

Compassion

Provide personal care and support to clients, who may have a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities

Undertake the tasks detailed in the client's care and support plan using a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way.

Carry out all tasks in a way that demonstrates respect for the privacy, dignity and value of all users, irrespective of differences.

Commitment

Promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of Harcombe Valley Care Ltd at all times

Provide support as part of a caring team, liaising with informal carers, other agencies or professionals as necessary.

Maintain capacity to travel between clients by their own means

Communication

Keep up to date with client care by reading care plans at the start of each visit and complete a clear written record of visit when completed. Report to managers all information about changes to client health, own availability, client requests or other relevant information Respect the privacy and confidentiality of clients' records and personal information at all times, unless there is concern that a client is at risk of harm.

Courage

Encourage the independence and motivation of the client and not foster dependent behaviour

Recognise and report the signs of abuse, harm or danger and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse

Seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery

Competence

Maintain professional relationships with clients and their families and remember that the client's home is a place of work.

Take prompt, appropriate action in an emergency, including reporting on incidents.

Dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment provided by Harcombe Valley Care Ltd

Observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns

Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description

Work as a member of a team, attending such meetings as necessary to discuss service delivery.

Special conditions

Flexible working, as evening, weekend and public holiday work is required

Own transport is required

What you must have:

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Good communication skills in written and spoken English, able to produce accurate written records and verbal reports

High standard of personal integrity with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality

An interest in helping older people to live independent lives in their own home.

Smart clean appearance

Willingness to work flexible and variable hours, keeping to allocated timescales

Ability and willingness to travel within Sidmouth and surrounding areas

A trustworthy, dependable nature

Willingness to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Reasonable physical fitness - this an active role and you must be able to carry out activities to meet care and support needs

Interpersonal skills, or the ability to communicate and work effectively with everyone - staff, clients, families, external agencies - in a non-judgemental and compassionate way

Ability to work with others as well as without direct supervision whilst following the framework provided by clients' care and support plans

What would make your application stand out:

Qualifications in Care, First Aid, Manual Handling, or other relevant areas

Experience of caring for other people

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 140.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sidmouth, Devon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving licence and access to own vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Full Time Position June 2025