Location: Hammersmith Broadway
Pay: £13.00–£15.00 per hour
Hours: 14 hours per week
Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary, Fixed-Term Contract
Work Location: In Person
About the Role
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to provide safe, effective, and person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. The successful candidate will support service users in maintaining their independence, dignity, and overall wellbeing while ensuring their individual needs and preferences are respected at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, holistic care tailored to each service user’s needs and wishes.
- Promote the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of service users.
- Monitor and report any changes in a service user’s condition or wellbeing to the line manager promptly.
- Follow individual care and support plans while encouraging service users to make their own choices and decisions.
Personal Care Support
Assist with:
- Bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming.
- Dental hygiene.
- Toileting and continence care.
- Mobility and safe movement.
Medication Support
- Assist with medication administration as required.
- Order and collect prescriptions.
- Return unwanted medication to pharmacies for safe disposal.
Nutrition and Meal Support
- Encourage healthy eating and hydration.
- Assist with meal planning, shopping, food preparation, and serving meals.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure food is stored safely.
Mobility and Equipment Assistance
- Support service users in using mobility aids and equipment safely and respectfully, including:
- Walking frames
- Wheelchairs
- Manual and electric hoists
- Sliding sheets and transfer boards
- Hearing aids and other assistive devices
Domestic Support
- Carry out light household tasks, including:
- Dusting and tidying
- Vacuuming and floor cleaning
- Laundry and ironing
- Bed making and changing linen
Social and Emotional Support
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Encourage participation in social, recreational, and physical activities.
- Support hobbies and interests such as reading, games, and maintaining contact with family and friends.
Health and End-of-Life Care
- Support service users during periods of temporary illness, long-term health conditions, and end-of-life care.
- Accompany service users to hospital and healthcare appointments.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals, families, and carers when required.
Record Keeping and Reporting
Maintain accurate and timely records of:
- Care and support provided.
- Medication assistance.
- Changes in service users’ health or circumstances.
- Accidents, incidents, emergencies, and safeguarding concerns.
- Communication with families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
Confidentiality
Ensure all information relating to service users and their families is kept secure, confidential, and handled in accordance with company policies and relevant regulations.
What We’re Looking For
- A caring, compassionate, and reliable individual.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Understanding of dignity, respect, confidentiality, and safeguarding principles.
Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of those who need support to live independently and with dignity.