Home Instead
Hospital And Health Care
CareAssistant
“Care Assistant at Home Instead. Skills: Caring nature, Person-centred relationships, Genuine human connection. Provide companionship. Provide meaningful conversation”
Industry & Context.
Able to use good judgement in day‑to‑day situations
Driver with access to own car, Flexibility to support client continuity, Some flexibility to support client continuity, Alternate weekends (essential for this role), Physical fitness and mobility to support personal care tasks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid UK Driving Licence, Own vehicle with appropriate insurance for business use, Right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain), Satisfactory references from previous employers or character referees
Nice to Have
Health and Safety awareness or basic training, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion, Physical fitness and mobility to support personal care tasks, Willingness to undertake City & Guilds-accredited dementia training and ongoing professional development, Reliable transport and punctuality record, Flexibility and adaptability to support client continuity
What You'll Do.
Provide companionship
Provide meaningful conversation
Perform personal care
Perform light household tasks
Provide medication prompts
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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