Care Worker Apprentice

About the role

Community Care Assistant 🌟

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? Join our team as a Community Care Assistant! You'll work alongside experienced Senior Carers and Team Leaders, supporting individuals in their own homes.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing essential personal care, including assisting with washing, dressing, bathing, and feeding, all according to individual Care Plans. 🧼🚿
• Supporting clients with light household tasks like dusting, vacuuming, cleaning, and tidying up. 🧹✨
• Helping prepare and cook meals. 🍎🥦
• Encouraging clients to maintain their independence by assisting with personal care and domestic tasks they can manage. 💪
• Undertaking shopping trips, collecting pensions, paying bills, and managing mail when required, providing receipts for all transactions. 🛍️✉️
• Communicating effectively with clients and their families, building positive relationships. 🤗
• Liaising with external professionals like Social Workers and District Nurses, and internal teams to ensure seamless care delivery. 🤝
• Contributing to team communication regarding rota changes and client needs. 📅
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines for best practice. ✅
• Actively participating in training and continuous professional development to grow your skills. 🌱

What we're looking for:

• A compassionate and dedicated individual ready to support others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Reliability and a professional attitude.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive and caring team.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on people's lives. ❤️

Key responsibilities

• Work alongside and assist Senior Carers and Team Leaders
• Liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals when required
• Assist clients with personal care needs (e.g., dressing, washing, feeding) as per Care Plan
• Assist clients with, or carry out, light housework and meal preparation
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 2), Maths (grade 2))