Community Care Assistant (Fairfields Home Care)

Overview:
We are seeking dedicated Community Care Assistants to join our team. As a Community Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting residents within the Cookstown, Moneymore and Lissan Area.

KEY DUTIES

• Undertake personal care and daily living tasks as agreed with the service user, their family and the professionals involved with the individual service plan.
• Work at all times within the policies and procedures of Fairfields Home Care
• To provide users with opportunities to express their preference as to the way tasks are carried out.
• To develop and maintain professional working relationships with service users and work colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• To communicate regularly with the immediate supervisor, in particular regarding changes in the service user's condition or circumstances.
• To attend training including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision sessions as required.
• To complete documentation, including service user records and timesheets.
• To undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Service Manager following the successful completion of specific training and personal skills development.

ESSENTIAL:

• No formal experience is required as full training will be provided
• You must have an empathetic nature
• Basic IT skills for documentation purposes

DESIRABLE:

• Previous experience in a care home or Home Care setting is desirable
• Proficiency in English language
• A driver with access to a car.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Community Care Assistant.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Care home: 1 year (preferred)
• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CCA04/24