Career Cross Ltd
Care Assistant / Support Worker – Domiciliary care
Location: Southampton and surrounding areas
Pay: £14.00 – £14.25 per hour + 45p per mile
Hours: 0 hour contract – regular flexible shifts available
Driving Licence: Essential
The Role
Our client is currently recruiting compassionate and reliable Care Assistants / Support Workers to support individuals living within their own homes across Southampton and surrounding areas including Totton, Hedge End, Bitterne, Woolston, Sholing, Thornhill, Weston, Netley, Hamble, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Romsey, Hythe, Marchwood and surrounding communities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life whilst remaining in the comfort of their own homes and local communities.
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes
- Minimum 6 months' UK care experience
- Practical Manual Handling certificate (issued within the last 12 months)
- Medication Administration training (completed within the last 12 months)
- DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient and professional approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Right to work in the UK
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing personal care and support with daily living activities.
- Supporting individuals with medication administration and prompting where required and trained to do so.
- Preparing meals and providing nutritional support.
- Offering companionship and emotional support to promote wellbeing.
- Supporting individuals to access the community and attend appointments.
- Working with people who may have learning disabilities, autism, dementia, mental health needs or physical disabilities.
- Maintaining accurate daily records and reporting any concerns appropriately.
- Promoting independence whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those you support.
What’s on Offer
- Flexible working patterns
- Competitive rates of pay
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities to gain further qualifications
- Supportive management team
- A rewarding role making a difference every day
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working within Health and Social Care.
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
- Medication Administration training.
- Manual Handling training.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
If you are an experienced care professional, we would love to hear from you.
Keywords: Care Assistant, Support Worker, Domiciliary Care, Home Care, Community Care, Healthcare Assistant, Carer, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dementia, Mental Health, Southampton
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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