Care Assistant

1 week ago

Wandsworth, United Kingdom ACCUCARE UK Full time

**If you’re passionate about providing the very best care, we think there’s nowhere better to work than ACCU-CARE UK.** Working as an hourly care assistant on a guaranteed hours contract, you’ll make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you support. You'll provide hourly care and companionship at a time when people need it the most and all in the comfort of their own home. This isn’t just work. It’s life changing work.

Job Title: Care Assistant

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide personal care and support to individuals in their own homes or in care facilities
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Administer medication according to prescribed schedules
- Assist with meal planning and preparation
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning and laundry
- Accompany clients to medical appointments or social outings
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of client care and progress

**Skills**:

- Compassionate and caring nature
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Patience and understanding when working with individuals with physical or cognitive limitations
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules or client needs

**We’re looking for**:

- A minimum of 1 year professional care experience working, for example in a care home, nursing home, healthcare assistant, domiciliary care worker or similar
- Household management skills e.g. cleaning, hoovering and keeping a home tidy
- Ability to work effectively within time allocated
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- IT skills - able to use a computer / laptop and online systems

We offer competitive pay rates, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities for career advancement. Join our team of dedicated care professionals and make a difference in the lives of others.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in the field of caregiving.

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

Pay: £12.90-£13.30 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Financial planning services
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Care Certificate (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 09/12/2024

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