Care Assistant

Audley Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver homecare services including personal care, companionship, and health & wellbeing support. The role requires effective communication, good time management, and the ability to follow care plans. Flexibility in working hours is offered along with competitive benefits including a pension scheme and discounts. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme with 5% contribution

28 days holiday including bank holidays

50% discount on food and drinks

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and supporting day-to-day tasks.
• Completion of electronic daily logs reflecting care plans.
• Ability to attend all relevant and compulsory training.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers daily and follow personal care plans.
• Assist customers with day-to-day tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Encourage independence in all daily activities.

Skills

Good level of written and oral English

Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Good knowledge of the local area

Education

QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

At Audley Care, we’re proud of the way we’re enriching people’s lives by helping people maintain their independence in their own home and delivering exceptional care that’s best in class.

The Care Assistant role offers homecare services to all our customers ranging from Health & Wellbeing activities, housekeeping, personal care, to companionship. Care Assistants effectively maintain Audley’s objective to deliver high quality, compassionate care that is compliant with CQC requirements and facilitates re‑enablement and support by showing understanding, empathy, respect and warmth to our customers.

What will I do?

• Visit village & community customers daily, following their personal care plan which includes providing personal care and supporting them with day‑to‑day tasks such as getting in and out of bed, washing and bathing, help with dressing, assisting mealtimes, preparing drinks, administering medication and continence care.
• House duties may include fitness support, health awareness programmes, cooking, laundry, vacuuming, ironing and other housework. Customers also require support when attending medical appointments, collecting prescriptions as well as offering home‑from‑hospital support.
• Encourage customers to be as independent as possible in all daily activities, including personal care and exercise.
• Liaise with family members where required.
• Respect customers' right to dignity and privacy.
• Full compliance of safeguarding policies and behaviours.
• Attend all relevant and compulsory training to continually improve skills and understanding.
• Be based within the community. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.

Key Skills & Requirements

• The Audley Academy will support anyone who is new to care, with a full induction programme and support with the completion of their care certificate.
• Audley will also fund the QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Good level of written and oral English.
• Use of company mobile and an app to manage schedules and keep in contact with the care team.
• Ability to accurately complete electronic daily logs to reflect the care plans and follow any medication instructions.
• Good knowledge of the local area.
• Personal presentation and hygiene to a high standard including cleanliness of uniform provided and ensuring jewellery, nails and hair are in line with company policy.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively along with being adaptable where needed to meet different customer requirements.
• Acts as a role model through impeccable customer, owner and team members service.

What can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours meaning that you’re able to carry on with commitments outside of working life.
• 45p per mile paid to cover any travel and petrol costs.
• Excellent training programme in place including mandatory training and the option to undertake your NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays).
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide.
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide.
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Free uniform and a lot more…

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’.