Overview
We are looking for care assistants to join our team to work flexibly across our domiciliary care service based in Chelmsford. To provide a service that will enable service users to live in their own homes safely and securely whilst following the company policies and procedures as per the staff handbook and at all times observing and respecting service users dignity, privacy and independence as far as practical. The service we provide could be complex and could involve a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each service user in the form of a care plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting service users in a variety of tasks which are specific to each person.
Responsibilities
* Provide personalised care and household support according to each service user’s care plan.
* Assist service users to live safely and securely in their own homes while maintaining dignity, privacy and independence.
* Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the staff handbook.
* Communicate effectively with service users, their families, and other health care professionals as required.
Qualifications and requirements
* Successful applicants must be able to drive and must have access to a car for work.
* Care assistants must be able to communicate successfully with service users and other stakeholders to understand needs and requirements.
* If UK professional clinical registration is required for the role, the employer will provide support with registration during the first year of employment.
* Be prepared to provide documentation at interview and pre-employment appointment.
Other information
* Closing date: The employer reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time or bring forward the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response.
* Equal opportunities, flexible working practices and the National Living Wage are promoted.
* COVID-19 vaccination: The employer encourages vaccination as part of protecting patients, service users, customers and colleagues.
* Anti-Fraud: Staff are trained to verify identity and documentation using appropriate processes.
* Disability: If you require assistance or more time to complete your application or attend an interview, contact the HR Services Team.
* Work Trials: Check with your local Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible for a work trial.
* Successful applicants should bring all required documentation to the interview and to the pre-employment appointment with Recruitment Co-Ordinators.
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