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Care Assistant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Own vehicle and valid UK driving licence
  • Willingness to undergo a DBS check
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Excellent communication skills and a caring nature

Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities for Home Instead clients
  • Support clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety and comfort
  • Assist with meal preparation when required in your role as a Care Assistant
  • Help clients with medication

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Reliability
  • Patience

About the company

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Home Instead UK

Home Health Care

Here at Home Instead, our mission is to expand the world's capacity to care. Across the globe we care for thousands of older adults, helping them live well at home for longer. In the UK, we’re reaching more older people than ever with an expansive network of 240 independently owned and operated franchise offices who play a key role in their local community.What we doOur quality, award-winning home care services support wellbeing and allow older people to live independently at home in familiar surroundings. From personal care, companionship and home help to specialist dementia, end of life and Parkinson’s care, our CAREGivers can support a wide range of needs. Join our networkOwning a Home Instead franchise offers a truly rewarding opportunity in a growing market. We’re with you every step of the way guiding each franchisee throughout their journey, enabling them to grow a successful home care business that really does make a difference. Find out about our care services: www.homeinstead.co.uk Find out about our franchise opportunity: www.homeinstead.co.uk/franchise/

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHome Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Company Description

Our unique approach to relationship-led care will see you matched with clients you can build a lasting relationship with and enrich your life and theirs.

 

Job Description

  • Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities for Home Instead clients
  • Support clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety and comfort
  • Assist with meal preparation when required in your role as a Care Assistant
  • Help clients with medication 
  • Engage in social activities and provide companionship to clients
  • Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients
  • Observe and report any changes in clients' physical or mental health
  • Maintain accurate records of care provided
  • Participate in regular training and development sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in care

Qualifications

  • Own vehicle and valid UK driving licence
  • Willingness to undergo a DBS check
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Excellent communication skills and a caring nature
  • Reliability, patience, and empathy

Additional Information

  • Drivers preferred β€“ many clients require transport to appointments
  • Must be able to work in and around Norwich
  • Must have the right to work in the UK
  • Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence
  • Previous care experience not needed β€“ compassion and reliability are key

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