Description
Job description
PERMANENT ROLES AVAILABLE
PART TIME AVAILABLE
SPONSORED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO DO 20 HOURS
Overview
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Workers to provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance. This role is vital in enhancing the quality of life for our clients, whether they are seniors, or individuals with special needs. As a Care Worker, you will play an integral part in delivering personalised care and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities
o provide quality care for people in their own homes
● Minimum 1-year experience is required
● Passion for making a difference to individuals in their own homes
● Ability to prioritise workloads
● Reliable and flexible
● You must have excellent communications skills and the ability to build
relationships with those we support and those around them
● Ability to be patient and keep calm under pressure
● Due to nature of the job, driving is essential for this role
● A caring nature and passion to make a real difference to someone’s life
● Ability to work as part of a team supporting each other when necessary
● Flexibility, reliability, hard work and honesty.
* Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility support.
* Provide medication administration as prescribed and ensure adherence to medication schedules.
* Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements.
* Support clients with heavy lifting tasks when necessary, ensuring their safety and comfort.
* Engage in meaningful activities that promote social interaction and emotional well-being.
* Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties.
* Document client progress and report any changes in health or behaviour to the appropriate personnel.
* Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a trusting relationship.
* Adhere to all health and safety regulations while providing care.
● Personal care: assist with personal hygiene, dressing, assistance with
using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes, and
catheter bags
● Support with eating and drinking: ensuring that clients are encouraged
to eat a healthy, balanced diet in the correct quantities, that prepared
meals look appetising and mealtimes are a pleasant experience, and
safe, for the client
● Assisting with shopping: this is completed at the client’s request and a
finance form with a receipt must be completed
● Assist with mobility: use of a hoist or other aids, assistance in standing
and movement
● Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the client’s needs
support
● Companionship care
● Building relationships with clients, their families, and friends
● Food preparation
● Housekeeping/ light domestic duties
● Support with medication
● Taking clients for appointments or outings
● Shopping or ordering food deliveries
● Laundry and ironing
● Engage with clients’ pastimes and hobbies
Qualifications
* Previous experience in senior care, home care, or assisted living environments is preferred.
* Knowledge of first aid practices is advantageous.
* Ability to perform heavy lifting as required by the needs of the client.
* Experience in childcare is a plus for those working with younger clients.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
* Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Flexibility in working hours to accommodate client needs.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we care for!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.50-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Shift:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
Work days:
* Every weekend
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends only
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
