Home Instead
Care Assistant
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Company Description
Rewarding role in care with Home Instead East Herts
Home Instead has over 1000 offices worldwide offering a tailor-made service to each and every client allowing people to sustain their best quality of life, feel confident & valued with care and support whether it's companionship, personal care or home help.
With over 266 offices in the UK, why not join our leading team of trusted Care Professionals supporting individuals to stay in their own homes providing high quality person-centred care.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in Ware, United Kingdom. This is a rewarding permanent position where you will make a genuine difference in the lives of our service users. You will provide essential support and care in a community-based setting, working alongside an experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care. If you are empathetic, reliable, and eager to develop a career in care, we would love to hear from you.
- Provide personal care support to service users, including assistance with daily living activities such as washing, dressing, and grooming
- Support service users with mobility and movement, ensuring their safety and dignity at all times
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for service users, including their homes and communal spaces
- Communicate effectively with service users, listening to their needs and preferences with patience and empathy
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care
- Assist with meal preparation and support service users with eating and drinking where required
- Monitor and report any changes in service users' health or wellbeing to appropriate team members
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of care provided, ensuring confidentiality at all times
- Support service users with social activities and engagement to promote their wellbeing and independence
- Adhere to all health and safety protocols, safeguarding procedures, and organizational policies
- Undertake training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills in care provision
- Demonstrate person-centered care practices that respect individual preferences and promote service user autonomy
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with service users and colleagues
- Physical capability to deliver hands-on personal care support
- Proven reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance record
- Capacity to work flexibly, including shift work patterns as required
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, particularly regarding health and safety compliance
- Demonstrated resilience and ability to manage the emotional demands inherent in care work
- Commitment to supporting vulnerable adults in accordance with person-centred care principles
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (or willingness to undergo this as part of the recruitment process)
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Comprehensive onboarding training will be provided
Desirable Qualifications:
- First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training
- Verifiable experience in a care, healthcare, or customer service environment
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle for community-based support
Additional Information
We will provide you with:
- Part/full-time hours to suit your lifestyle
- £12.75-£15.00 per hour
- Wise pay - Access up to 50% of your salary before payday
- Length of service pay increases and rewards
- Travel time between clients
- Petrol Allowance (33p per mile)
- Well-Being Benefit Scheme for you and your family
- Retail Discount Scheme
- Award-winning training which is ongoing and supportive
- 24-hour/7-day a week management support and guidance
- Paid DBS check
- Cash reward for referring a friend scheme
- Career development with exciting opportunities
“This role requires that the applicant resides in the UK and has the right to work in the UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.”
Compensation
GBP 12.75 - GBP 15.00 - hourly
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