Job Description
At Audley Care, we’re proud of the way we’re enriching people’s lives. We help people maintain their independence in their own home and deliver exceptional care best in class. The Care Assistant role offers homecare services to all our customers ranging from health and wellbeing activities, housekeeping, personal care and companionship. The Care Assistants maintain Audley’s objective to deliver high quality, compassionate care, compliant with CQC requirements, and facilitate re‑enablement and support by demonstrating understanding, empathy, respect and warmth.
Responsibilities include:
* Visiting village and community customers daily, following personal care plans for personal care and day‑to‑day tasks.
* Providing assistance with getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, mealtimes and medication administration.
* Supporting continence care and house duties such as fitness support, health awareness programmes, cooking, laundry, vacuuming, ironing and other housework.
* Assisting customers to attend medical appointments and collect prescriptions, and providing home‑from‑hospital support.
* Encouraging independence in all daily activities, including personal care and exercise.
* Liaising with family members where required, respecting customers’ right to dignity and privacy.
* Following safeguarding policies and attending all relevant and compulsory training.
Location: Based within the community. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.
Key Skills & Requirements
* Completion of a care certificate through Audley Academy; funding for QCF Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care.
* Good written and oral English.
* Use of company mobile and app to manage schedules and keep in contact with the care team.
* Accurate completion of electronic daily logs and medication instructions.
* Good knowledge of the local area.
* High standard of personal presentation, hygiene and footwear as per company policy.
* Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and adapt to meet varying customer requirements.
* Consistency in providing impeccable customer, owner and team service.
What can we offer you?
* Flexible working hours allowing you to carry on with commitments outside of work.
* 45p per mile paid for travel and petrol costs.
* Excellent training programme and optional NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
* Company pension scheme with 5% contribution.
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
* 50% discount on food and drinks at all restaurants nationwide.
* Guest suites at staff rates at all luxury villages nationwide.
* Free membership to employee discount portal and healthcare cash plan scheme.
* Refer a friend bonus scheme.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AEM Living is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’ AV_CAJ.
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