Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in Wakefield, United Kingdom. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients' daily lives, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
You will support clients with:
* Personal care tasks
* Medication
* Meal preparation
* Light housekeeping
* Shopping
* General companionship and wellbeing
* Taking clients to medical appointments
Qualifications
* Compassionate and patient nature with a genuine desire to help others
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Physical stamina to assist clients with mobility and daily activities
* Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
* Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
* Previous experience in the care sector is desirable but not required, as full training will be provided
* Willingness to undertake relevant qualifications in health and social care
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
* Respect for client privacy and confidentiality
Additional Information
If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.