Home Care Assistant/ Domiciliary Care

4 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Verity Care Ltd Full time

Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Assistant to join our team. As a Home Assistant, you will provide essential care and support to individuals in their homes. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist clients with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Travel from client to client to provide support as per their care plan
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Help clients with light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and tidying up
- Accompany clients to appointments or social outings
- Assist with mobility and transfers, as needed
- Maintain accurate records of client care and communicate any changes or concerns to the appropriate individuals
- Follow care plans and ensure that all client needs are met

Qualifications:

- Previous experience in home care or a related field is preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to provide compassionate and patient-centered care
- Basic IT skills for documentation purposes
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written

**Benefits**:

- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible scheduling options
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Colchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you have your own vehicle?

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
- home care/domicilary care (door to door): 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- DBS (on update service or less than 12 months) (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person



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