Home Care Assistant

What the role involves

• Looking after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of clients, using a client-centred approach.
• Observing and promoting each client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights.
• Creating and maintaining good professional relationships with clients, their family and friends.
• Actively supporting other care workers.
• Adhering to all regulatory and statutory obligations, and to Cwtch Care Ltd policies, procedures and guidelines.

Experience we’re looking for

• Experience of providing high standards of care provision.
• Experience of meeting the needs of clients and supporting them well.
• A full driving licence.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed.

Education and training

A Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent, such as NVQ Level 2) — or working towards one. This is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Skills and abilities

• Strives to reach the highest standards in care.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and non-verbally.
• Compassionate, patient and empathetic.
• Flexible and approachable, with a positive attitude even under pressure.
• Self-motivated and works on their own initiative.
• Deals calmly with emergencies and difficult situations.
• Records with accuracy and detail.
• A team player, committed to their own professional and personal development.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Premium rates for bank holidays and work after 7pm.
• Paid travel time between visits.
• Uniform provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities to progress.
• Opportunity to work towards a recognised qualification (QCF, NVQ Level 2 and 3).