Care Assistant/Driver – South East Employers
South East Employers is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant/Driver for the Royal Albert Centre, a day centre providing innovative care for older people with dementia and high dependency needs. The role involves person‑centred care, meal assistance, activity planning, record‑keeping, and driving/escorting service users to and from the unit.
Working Hours & Salary
Full‑time: 30 hours per week, Monday‑Thursday, 08:00–16:00 pm (two shifts distributed across the week). Salary: £20,433–£21,464 pro‑rata for 30 hrs (Band 4: £25,201–£26,473 p.a.).
Key Responsibilities
* Provide personal care, meal assistance, and support with daily living activities.
* Plan and deliver activities to promote mental health and wellbeing.
* Record and communicate care plans to assistant managers.
* Drive and escort service users to appointments and trips, including bidirectional bus driving duties.
* Assist with moving and handling, maintaining professionalism, safety, and dignity.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience as a formal paid or unpaid carer.
* Patience, empathy, and understanding of dignity and privacy for people with dementia/cognitive impairment.
* Basic IT skills and clear spoken English.
* Good written communication and ability to handle emergencies calmly, following policy and procedures such as medication administration.
* Full driving licence required; D1 category desirable but not essential; must pass MIDAS minibus test (age 21+).
To apply, visit searchjobs.portsmouth.gov.uk.
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