Summary of Role

As a Sambhana Care Assistant we would expect you to offer personalised support and assistance to predominantly older people who want to live in their own homes and maintain their independence for longer.
Your duties may range from light domestic tasks to full personal care. We will aim to ensure that you see the same customers regularly, providing continuity and allowing you build up a good working relationship.

Responsibilities

Every client has very specific needs and you will be working to a bespoke care plan to suit the clients you visit which could include any of these duties

• Helping or supervising client washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Preparing client meals and snacks and feeding or supervising eating and drinking
• Administering medications
• Housework, washing clothes and linens, shopping and other domestic duties as needed
• Transporting the client to medical appointments and helping them run errands
• Monitoring client health conditions
• Reporting client progress and any concerns to Home Care Manager

Working hours

Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so we offer genuine flexible hours. The majority of our staff work mornings and or evenings and share weekend cover.

Desirable skills / attributes

Previous experience would be an asset in this role, but it isn’t essential as we will train and support you as you develop your experience within the role. What is more important is that you share our values to ensure our clients are always shown dignity and respect and that you deliver the highest standard of quality care

Qualifications

We need new and experienced care assistants, and your pay will reflect your qualifications and experience

What can we offer you as an employer?

As part of Sambhana Care you can expect the culture and personal touch that small, local home care agencies provide with the reassurance that being part of a bigger organisation can offer. We can offer you:

• Work in a friendly and supportive team
• Career Development
• Flexible Guaranteed Hours – full time / part time / evenings / days / alternative weekends
• Full Paid Training
• Mileage
• Bank Holiday Pay, Paid Annual Leave, Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Pension
• Refer a Friend Incentive

Starting salary

£9.50 ph

To discuss the role further please apply using the form below or contact our friendly office on 01474 358021.