Community Care Assistant

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable and caring Community Care Assistants to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to people in their own homes.

You’ll play an important role in helping individuals maintain their independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing , while providing practical and emotional support based on their individual needs.

What you’ll get

• £12.76 per hour
• Full training and ongoing support
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives
• A rewarding role within the community
• Flexible working opportunities depending on availability

What you’ll be doing

• Providing safe, respectful and person-centred care
• Supporting with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting where required
• Helping with meals, hydration, mobility and everyday activities
• Supporting individuals to remain as independent as possible
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting with medication following appropriate training and company procedures
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments
• Observing and reporting any changes in a person’s health or wellbeing
• Keeping accurate care records and daily notes
• Working closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and infection control procedures

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and respectful
• A good communicator
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining people's dignity and confidentiality
• Willing to complete all required training
• Flexible to work weekends and bank holidays where required

A minumum of 6 months experience in care is essential.

Driving is not essential for this position.

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