Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Assistant to provide essential support to individuals in their own homes. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. This position requires excellent communication skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to follow care plans effectively.

Duties

• Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support clients with meal preparation and ensure access to nutritious food.
• Help clients with mobility, including driving them to appointments or social activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe home environment, ensuring all areas are tidy and hygienic.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences, fostering a trusting relationship.
• Follow care plans and ensure that service users’ needs, wishes, and preferences are consistently met.
• Document and report any changes in clients’ conditions or needs to the Senior Carer/Nurse or relevant healthcare professionals.
• Support service users in maintaining relationships and connections with their family, friends, and local community.
• Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery, promoting their wellbeing and safeguarding their welfare.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the service and work collaboratively with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate efficiently using IT systems.
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues and act professionally, politely, and reasonably at all times.
• Be a role model and ambassador for the service.
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth and commit to achieving qualifications relevant to the role.
• Attend statutory and any other training as required.
• Understand and follow all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including the Fundamental Standards and CQC expectations.
• Be open to learning opportunities and actively contribute to service improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home care or a care home setting is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are necessary for effective interaction with clients and team members.
• A valid driving licence is required for transporting clients as needed.
• Ability to follow care plans accurately and provide personalised support based on individual client needs.
• Basic IT skills for record keeping and communication purposes are advantageous.
• A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others is essential for this role.
• RQF qualifications in Social Care

Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a similar environment
• Previous experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Own Vehicle with Business Insurance

FOR APPLICANTS REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP, IN LINE WITH RECENT UK GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE FROM 22 JULY 2025, WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO CURRENTLY HOLD VALID IN-COUNTRY SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE HEALTH AND CARE WORKER VISA ROUTE. TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS APPLY FOR EXISTING SPONSORED CARE WORKERS ALREADY WORKING IN THE UK. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE LATEST HOME OFFICE REGULATIONS REGARDING VISA TRANSFERS AND SPONSORSHIP ELIGIBILITY.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Home Assistant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.82-£13.10 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have your own vehicle that you can use for work?

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Location:

• Kendal LA9 6ES (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/07/2025
Expected start date: 04/08/2025