Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Care Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting individuals within the community, ensuring their needs are met through effective communication and personalised care plans. This position requires a proactive individual who can drive and is comfortable using IT to maintain records and facilitate communication.

What will you do?

Providing friendly company and emotional support such a chat, shoulder, or cup of tea to personal care tasks of washing, bathing, and continence support. Nutritious meal preparation and light medication assistance. Household duties maintaining a clean and tidy home to more advanced complex care needs with additional training

Duties

Communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members to ensure a clear understanding of care needs. Assist in the development and implementation of care plans tailored to individual requirements. Provide support in daily living activities within the care home environment, promoting independence and dignity. Drive clients to appointments or community activities as needed, ensuring their safety and comfort during transport. Maintain accurate records using IT systems, documenting care provided and any changes in client condition. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery. Participate in training sessions to enhance skills related to home care practices and community support.

Experience

Previous experience in a home care or community support role is desirable but not essential. Strong communication skills in English are required for effective interaction with clients and team members. A valid driving licence is preferred to facilitate transportation duties. Have basic IT skills- able to use email and apps on mobile devices Ability to communicate with other people Ability to deal with, and respond to emergency and/or difficult situations To be able to provide exceptional standards of care Ability to work in a team Promote dignified care Ensuring health and safety is followed Providing a high standard of safe care Understand the basics of the data protection act, talking and sharing information, reading, and accessing essential information
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Community Assistant.

Working pattern: Shift work covering Am, evening and every other weekend as a requirement

Shift Patterns 7am - 2pm 4pm -10pm or a selection of hours in between to suit the needs of the service users.

These times are approximations and not exact times.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to 12.60 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Norwich, Norfolk: reliably commute PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP OR SWAP!
Licence/Certification:

Driving licence and own car (Essential or working towards)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 11.44-13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Weekends only
Experience:

healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and own car (required)
Work Location: On the road