Care Assistant

Audley Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider in the United Kingdom seeks Care Assistants to deliver high-quality personal care and support independence in customers' daily lives. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, managing daily tasks, and liaising with family. The role offers flexible hours, comprehensive training, and various employee benefits. Ideal candidates will have a good command of English and a commitment to excellent service.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

45p per mile paid for travel

Excellent training programme

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

50% discount on food and drinks

Free uniform

Employee discount portal membership

Qualifications

• New to care supported with a full induction programme.
• Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Acts as a role model through impeccable service.

Responsibilities

• Visit daily customers and follow their personal care plan.
• Support with day-to-day tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Encourage independence in daily activities.

Skills

Good level of written and oral English

Ability to accurately complete electronic daily logs

Personal presentation and hygiene

Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Good knowledge of the local area

Education

Completion of care certificate

QCF Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care

Tools

Company mobile

App to manage schedules

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.

The Care Assistants need to 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?

• Visiting village & community customers daily, following their personal care plan which will include providing personal care and supporting them with day‑to‑day tasks such as getting in and out of bed, washing and bathing, helping 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. In addition, our customers require support when attending medical appointments, collecting prescriptions and for home‑from‑hospital care.
• Encouraging customers to be as independent as possible in all daily activities, including personal care and exercise.
• Liaising with family members where required.
• Respecting customers right to dignity and privacy.
• Full compliance of safeguarding policies and behaviours.
• Attending all relevant and compulsory training to continually improve skills and understanding.
• Being based within the community, preferably with a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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, while being adaptable where needed to meet different customer requirements.
• Acts as a role model through impeccable service to customers, owners and team members.

What can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours so you can 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 our restaurants nationwide.
• Guest suites at staff rates at all 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, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’.