JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Care Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting individuals within the community, ensuring their needs are met through effective communication and personalised care plans. This position requires a proactive individual who can drive and is comfortable using IT to maintain records and facilitate communication.
What will you do?
Providing friendly company and emotional support such a chat, shoulder, or cup of tea to personal care tasks of washing, bathing, and continence support. Nutritious meal preparation and light medication assistance. Household duties maintaining a clean and tidy home to more advanced complex care needs with additional training

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a home care or community support role is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills in English are required for effective interaction with clients and team members.
• A valid driving licence is preferred to facilitate transportation duties.
• Have basic IT skills- able to use email and apps on mobile devices
• Ability to communicate with other people
• Ability to deal with, and respond to emergency and/or difficult situations
• To be able to provide exceptional standards of care
• Ability to work in a team
• Promote dignified care
• Ensuring health and safety is followed
• Providing a high standard of safe care
• Understand the basics of the data protection act, talking and sharing information, reading, and accessing essential information
  If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Community Assistant.
  Working pattern: Shift work covering Am, evening and every other weekend as a requirement
  Shift Patterns 7am – 2pm 4pm -10pm or a selection of hours in between to suit the needs of the service users.
  *These times are approximations and not exact times. *
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  Pay: Up to £12.60 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norwich, Norfolk: reliably commute

• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members to ensure a clear understanding of care needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of care plans tailored to individual requirements.
• Provide support in daily living activities within the care home environment, promoting independence and dignity.
• Drive clients to appointments or community activities as needed, ensuring their safety and comfort during transport.
• Maintain accurate records using IT systems, documenting care provided and any changes in client condition.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance skills related to home care practices and community support.