Location: Client's homes across Maldon, Essex and designated areas
Reports to: Registered Manager or Care Coordinator
Essential: Must be a driver and own a car
Key Responsibilities
* Personal Care Support: Assist with washing, dressing, toileting, grooming and continence care.
* Mobility Support: Use appropriate aids (hoists, walking frames, etc.) to help with mobility.
* Oral & Skin Care: Help with oral hygiene and skin care routines.
* Nutrition & Medication: Prepare and serve meals/snacks according to dietary needs, support eating and drinking (especially where swallowing difficulties exist) and administer medication safely in line with care plans and training.
* Emotional & Social Wellbeing: Offer companionship and emotional support, encourage participation in hobbies, activities, and community engagement, and respect cultural, spiritual, and personal preferences.
* Household Tasks: Perform light cleaning, laundry and tidying, support with shopping and errands, and maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
* Monitoring & Reporting: Record observations and changes in health or behaviour, report safeguarding concerns or incidents promptly, and maintain accurate daily logs and care notes (e.g. via Birdie or Nourish).
Essential Skills & Attributes
* Empathy, patience, and strong communication.
* Ability to follow care plans and adapt to individual needs.
* Confidentiality and professionalism.
* Basic literacy and numeracy.
* Willingness to travel between clients' homes.
Training & Compliance
* Mandatory induction and ongoing CPD (e.g. dementia care, safeguarding, manual handling).
* Enhanced DBS check required.
* Familiarity with Health & Safety, GDPR, and infection control protocols.
Working Hours & Conditions
Flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Lone working in clients' homes.
Travel time and mileage may be compensated depending on whether you drive and own a car.
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