Job Description

Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated home Care Workers to provide high-quality support and assistance to individuals in their own homes. The ideal candidate will have a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for clients through provision of personalised care. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing valuable skills within the healthcare sector. Prior experience in care, dementia or Alzheimer's care, is highly desirable.

This role requires you to support our clients in their own homes with activities of daily living tasks such as personal care, medication support, meal preparation, domestic help, shopping, outings in the community, whilst at the same time maintaining and promoting their independence, dignity and choice.

Shifts patterns are variable and available between 7 am and 10 pm: Successful applicants may need to be flexible in their working patterns and will need to work alternate weekends. Sleeping and waking nights are also available.

Responsibilities

Deliver personalised patient and client care, including assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility support Administer medication in accordance with prescribed instructions and maintain accurate records Support clients with meal preparation and dietary requirements, ensuring nutritional needs are met Assist with light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment Provide behavioural management and emotional support, especially for clients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease Support clients with mobility, including heavy lifting when necessary, using proper techniques to ensure safety Drive clients to appointments or outings as required, maintaining safe driving practices Monitor health status and report any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals or family members Follow all health and safety protocols, including first aid procedures when necessary

Person specification

Physical Characteristics:

Essential: Good general health and level of fitness as aspects of the role require moving and handling of people and equipment.

Attainments:

Essential: Effective verbal and written skills.

Desirable: Have own transport and full driving licence/insurance.

Intelligence:

Essential: Ability to undertake appropriate training to achieve NVQ Level 2 Care Standard and other relevant training.

Desirable: Ability to undertake appropriate training to achieve NVQ Level 3 Care.

Special Aptitudes/Knowledge:

Essential: Ability to support individuals and provide high standards of care.

Desirable: Previous experience of care. An understanding of issues relating to elderly, infirm or those with special needs.

Disposition:

Essential: An attitude towards others based on respect, dignity and equality. Ability to work alone or as a team member.

Circumstances:

Essential: Willing to meet the needs of clients according to individual care plans and in a manner appropriate to their lifestyle.

Able to work flexible hours including some evenings, bank holidays and weekends.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.85 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nuneaton CV11 6RY