Domiciliary Care Assistant

Job Overview

Are you a compassionate, reliable individual looking to make a real difference in people’s lives?

At Arm2Arm Support Services, we are growing and looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team as a Domiciliary Care Assistant. Whether you’re experienced or completely new to care, we provide fully paid training, to support you every step of the way.

Duties

• Supporting and assisting the needs of residents on a day-to-day basis
• Working alongside multi-disciplinary teams
• Promote and maintain a high standard of care
• Helping someone to get up in the morning, get into bed of an evening
• Undertaking personal care (dressing, bathing, washing etc.)
• Medication management
• Completing paperwork and maintaining records
• Offer emotional support and companionship to foster well-being
• Support clients with mobility, including assistance with walking or using aids
• Complete light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe living environment
• Drive clients to appointments and run errands (Must have a driving license and car)
• Monitor and document any changes in health conditions and communicate them to the care team

Experience

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - Essential
• Have a clear and thorough knowledge of the CQC standards - (Desirable)
• Having previous experience of working with the elderly – (Desirable)
• MUST have Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle – (Essential)
• Living in the local area with the right to work in the UK
• Previous experience in healthcare or domiciliary care (preferred but not required)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (Desirable)
• Strong communication skills for interaction with clients and their families – (Essential)
• Compassionate, patient, and understanding approach to care – (Essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team - (Desirable)
• Reliable and professional attitude with strong organisational skills (Desirable)
• Attention to detail for accurate health monitoring and care documentation – (Essential)

Salary & package for a Care Assistant:

· £12.82 - £14.00 per hour

· Staff will have comprehensive training in the care of clients with complex needs

· Paid training and development opportunities

· Mileage allowance (excludes travel from home to first client and from last client to home)

· Flexible shift times with alternate weekend shifts

· Progression opportunities available

About Us

We are a compassionate and dedicated care provider committed to delivering high-quality support to our service users

Pay: £12.82-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: On the road