Overview
At Audley Care, we’re proud of the way we’re enriching people’s lives by helping people maintain their independence in their own home and delivering exceptional care that’s best in class.
The Care Assistant role offers homecare services to all our customers ranging from health and wellbeing activities, housekeeping, personal care, to companionship. The Care Assistants maintain Audley’s objective to deliver high quality, compassionate care that is compliant with CQC requirements and supports re-enablement by showing understanding, empathy, respect and warmth to our customers.
What will I do?
* Visiting village and community customers daily, following their personal care plan and providing personal care as well as supporting day-to-day tasks. This includes getting in and out of bed, washing and bathing, helping with dressing, assisting with mealtimes and preparing drinks, administering medication (where applicable) and continence care.
* Household duties may include fitness support, health awareness programmes, cooking, laundry, vacuuming, ironing and other housework. Our customers may require support when attending medical appointments, collecting prescriptions, and home from hospital support.
* Encouraging customers to maintain independence in daily activities, including personal care and exercise.
* Liaising with family members where required.
* Respecting customers’ right to dignity and privacy.
* Full compliance with safeguarding policies and behaviours.
* Attending all relevant and compulsory training to continually improve skills and understanding.
* You will be based within the community, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred.
Key Skills & Requirements
* The Audley Academy provides a full induction programme and support with completing the care certificate for those new to care.
* Audley will fund the QCF level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care.
* Good level of written and spoken English.
* Use of company mobile and an app to manage schedules and stay in contact with the care team.
* Ability to accurately complete electronic daily logs to reflect care plans and follow any medication instructions.
* Good knowledge of the local area.
* Personal presentation and hygiene to a high standard, including cleanliness of uniform and ensuring jewelry, nails and hair align with company policy.
* Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and to be adaptable to meet different customer requirements.
* Acts as a role model through impeccable customer, owner and team member service.
What can we offer you?
* Flexible working hours to support commitments outside of work.
* 45p per mile paid to cover travel and petrol costs.
* Excellent training programme including mandatory training and the option to undertake NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
* Company pension scheme with a 5% company contribution.
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
* 50% discount on food and drinks at all Audley restaurants nationwide.
* Guest suites at staff rates at all Audley luxury villages nationwide.
* Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at major retailers.
* Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme.
* Refer a friend bonus scheme.
* Free uniform and more.
Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. See also the DEI policy/statement.
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