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SalaryOur client iscommitted to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to help their customers enjoy the best possible quality of life in and around the Bridgwater and Sedgmoor area and therefore access to your own transport is essential.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting their customers with all aspects of their daily living in the comfort of their own homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide safe, reliable, and compassionate care tailored to each customer's unique needs and wishes.
- Respect and promote the dignity of each customer, ensuring care is provided with informed consent.
- Monitor and report any changes or concerns about a customer's condition to the line manager promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality of customers' personal and medical information.
- Follow care and support plans, assisting with personal care, medication, meal preparation, housework, and more.
- Engage customers in social, physical, and mental activities to promote well-being.
- Record and report care provided, changes in condition, emergencies, and other relevant information.
Essential Criteria:
- Caring, compassionate, and dedicated to anti-discriminatory care.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and punctual.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and numerical skills.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team, especially in emergencies.
- Willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training.
- HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK (SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED-SO DO NOT APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE THIS)
- Full driver's licence with Class 1 business insurance and a current MOT (if using own car for business purposes).
- Relevant care or health qualification.
- Previous experience as a Care Assistant or unpaid carer.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and health and safety matters.
- Flexible approach to working.
- People: Respect, understanding, and commitment to anti-discriminatory care.
- Performance: Customer-focused, accountable, and quality-driven.
- Passion: Care, compassion, and high standards of professional conduct.
- Pride: Energy, pace, and a 'can do' approach
- The ability to work every other weekend (rota to be discussed)
- Competitive pay rates of £12.50 per hour.
- Travel time and mileage allowance at 35p per mile.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Supportive working environment with a dedicated team.
- Opportunities for career progression.
