Caregiver vacancy in Luton England

Community Care Assistant

Community Care Assistant (Female Only)

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in people's lives? We are seeking a Community Care Assistant to provide essential care and support for elderly and disabled individuals in their homes.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Community Care Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Personal Care: Assisting service users with dressing, undressing, bathing, and toileting in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Household Tasks: Making and changing beds, light cleaning, and helping with the general upkeep of their homes.
• Meal Preparation: Preparing light meals and assisting service users at mealtimes if required.
• Medication Administration: Administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
• Emotional Support: Building positive relationships with service users, offering emotional support, companionship, and helping them maintain independence in their daily lives.
• Travel: Travelling between service users' homes.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills: in English (both written and spoken).
• Caring and compassionate nature: Genuine passion for helping others.
• Driving Licence: Must be a confident driver, holding a valid driver's licence and willing to travel between service users’ homes.

What We Offer:

• Gross Pay: £11.44 per hour.
• Full-time hours: minimum 37.5 hours per week.
• Paid Holidays: 28 days of paid leave (pro rata).
• Training and Development: Ongoing professional development and the chance to earn additional qualifications.
• Accommodation: Optional accommodation (charges apply).

How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria and are passionate about providing high-quality care to those who need it most, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV along with the cover letter to info@paladinscare.co.uk.

Note: This position is open to female applicants only, in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.