Care Assistant

Employer: Hartwell Homecare

Position: Care Assistant

Salary: £13.32 – £26.64 an hour

Job Type: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time

Work location: Bury St. Edmunds

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a kind, compassionate person looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Hartewell Homecare is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join our growing team. We are looking for care assistants that can partisipate in sleeping nights and day time calls, as well as every other weekend. At HartewellHomecare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care that supports individuals to live independently in the comfort of their own homes.

Your Responsibilities include:

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.

• Support clients in maintaining their independence and dignity while ensuring their safety and well-being.

• Implement and follow individual care plans tailored to each client’s needs.

• Maintain accurate records of client progress and report any changes to the care manager.

• Foster positive relationships with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals through effective communication.

• Participate in training sessions to enhance skills in IT and care practices relevant to the role.

• Ensure that the care environment is clean, safe, and welcoming for all clients.

Work schedule

Full time role 

You will have

• Previous experience in a care home or home care setting is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.

• Familiarity with care plans and the ability to follow them accurately is highly desirable.

• Strong communication skills in English are essential for interacting with clients and colleagues effectively.

• A valid driving licence and access to vehicle

• Basic IT skills are beneficial for maintaining records and accessing client information.

Requirements:

• A caring and empathetic nature

• Good communication skills

• Reliability and a positive attitude

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Driving license and access to a vehicle.

• Previous care experience is helpful but not required – full training provided

• Availability to undertake work on some evenings and weekends.

• Availability to undertake sleeping nights of 2 per week. (Enhanced rate of pay)

Benefits:

• Paid induction and full ongoing training

• Competitive pay with enhancements for bank holidays

• Paid travel time and mileage

• Free Blue light card

• Refer a friend bonus £200

• Company pension scheme

• Employment assistance programme

• 20 days plus 8 bank holidays pro rata annual leave.

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

• Opportunities for career development and qualifications

• A supportive and friendly team environment

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Store discount

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Application Process

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