Provide personal care and support to people in their own homes, helping them live independently, safely and with dignity.
This role isn’t eligible for visa sponsorship.
About us
At Ablecross, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support that enables individuals to live independently, safely, and with dignity. Our dedicated team works closely with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to provide compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
We invest in ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive working environment where every team member is valued and respected.
Job purpose
- To look after the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of the Clients using a person-centred approach
- To observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment, and other rights
- Treat people with dignity and respect and practise in line with the Equality Act 2010
- To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders
- To actively support other Care Workers. Work with colleagues to enable, empower and encourage each other, and communicate handover information effectively to colleagues and others within the multidisciplinary team
- To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Ablecross Care Services’ policies, procedures, and guidelines
- To actively market Ablecross Care Services and promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of Ablecross Care Services at all times
Job responsibilities
- To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses, and disabilities
- To know and understand the care and support of the Client
- To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way
- To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behaviour
- To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feeding back to the Field Care Supervisor
- To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night
- To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower
- To assist Clients to dress and undress
- To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
- To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
- To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment
- To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
- To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management
- To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
- To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client
- To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients
- To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests
- To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends
- To accompany the Client on trips into the community
- To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs
- To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client’s choice and rights
What we’re looking for
- At least one year’s experience in health and social care is preferred
- A driving licence is useful but not essential
What we offer
- £14.50 an hour
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