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Home Care Assistant

Peterborough

Part Time Roles Available (shifts detailed below)

Competitive Pay Rate + Mileage Allowances

Applicants must have a Full UK Driving Licence and their own transport.

Your New Company:

Our philosophy is to provide high quality care and support services to enable people to remain in their own home, living a fulfilled life, which respects their diversity, culture and values. Our company values and behaviours exist to ensure that we deliver the very best service to every person.

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are Dignity & Respect, Commitment to Quality Care & Support, Learning & Reflection and Working Together.

Your New Home Care Assistant Role:

As a Home Care Assistant with Care 24-7 you will be attending Clients homes to provide all aspects of care and support working in a warm, professional, kind and caring manner. You will actively perform the core tasks of providing personal care and intimate personal care and providing support and assistance within the Clients own home. You will also demonstrate good communication skills and the confidence to communicate with relatives, your colleagues and other professionals bother verbally and written to record information.

Duties & Responsibilities of a Home Care Assistant include:

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Assist Clients with all aspects of personal care including getting up, washed and dressed, getting ready for bed, baths and showers, going to the toilet, hair and nail care, make-up, shaving, oral care, support to take medication, catheter care, help with meal preparation including eating and drinking.

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Support and assist people who use our service to participate in daily activities of their choice such as companionship on social activities and outings, crafts, reading and writing, shopping, collecting prescriptions, collecting pensions and benefits and paying bills.

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Assist with light housework duties including laundry and ironing, hoovering, cleaning dishes, making beds etc.

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Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Care 24-7 and complying with legal requirements e.g., CQC & Health and Safety at Work Act.

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Complete simple statistical information and maintain records using the mobile phone app. And ensure that the care tasks detailed on the support plan are performed to a high quality and report any concerns to Managers / Supervisors.

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Build two-way relationships of trust with your colleagues, people we support and their family.

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Ensure a safe working environment for yourself, the Clients and your work colleagues and report any concerns immediately.

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Commit to learning and developing yourself in your work and undertake any training or development programme in order to improve your personal skills.

Skills Required for Your New Role:

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Friendly, warm and compassionate with empathy, understanding and abilities to work in a safe manner.

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Demonstrate clear communication skills and the ability to update confidential and important information.

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Build rapport with Clients and their wider relatives, your colleagues and other professionals.

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Provide support and care across personal and intimate care needs in a sensitive manner whilst ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

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Attend and complete ongoing training throughout your role including online modules and practical equipment training.

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Attend ad-hoc and quarterly supervision and guidance sessions with your Line Manager for training and development purposes.

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Work in a confidential manner sometimes dealing with sensitive information, protect and respect personal information at all times.

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Display clear and effective decision making skills ensuring the Clients safety and needs are paramount.

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Accurately and honestly report any concerns in line with company policy to your Line Manager.

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Ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment at all times.

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Excellent timekeeping and attendance record.

Your new role as Home Care Assistant offers:

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Competitive salary, part time hours with the opportunity to increase to full time.

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Fully Paid Training & Qualification

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28 Days Paid Annual Leave (Full Time)

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Guaranteed Hours Contracts

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Ongoing Personal & Career Development

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Referral Rewards

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Competitive Pay Rates + Mileage for Drivers

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Uniforms & PPE Provided

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Local Base Office / Canteen Area and Facilities

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Pension Scheme

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Blue Light Card

APPLICANTS MUST HOLD OR OBTAIN AN ENHANCED ADULT DBS CERTIFICATE AND HOLD A FULL UK LICENCE WITH OWN TRANSPORT

If you’re looking for a rewarding role with clear career prospects and have the right skills and nature to be a success in this Home Care Assistant role, apply now for a confidential discussion to join our team