At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to diverse individuals, helping them live fulfilling lives.
- Company: Elstree Home Care, a CQC and Ofsted-registered provider dedicated to outstanding care.
- Benefits: Rewarding role with opportunities for personal growth and making a real difference.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on holistic care and community involvement.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and positively impact the lives of both adults and children.
- Qualifications: Compassionate, resilient individuals with a desire to support others.
At Elstree Home Care, we believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling, independent, and happy life. We are a CQC and Ofsted-registered care provider dedicated to delivering outstanding, person-centred support. We are currently looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our growing team, providing tailored care to both adults and children with diverse needs.
This is a unique and rewarding role in which you will support a diverse group of service users across the lifespan. Whether you are helping an adult develop the skills to live independently or supporting a child in accessing education, engaging in play, and building confidence, your work will profoundly impact their daily lives. You will work closely with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and local community services to ensure our service users receive holistic, joined-up care.
Key Responsibilities
- Personalised Care: Provide high-quality personal care, emotional support, and daily living assistance tailored to the specific age and needs of the individual (ranging from children to adults).
- Skill Building: Support adults with life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and using public transport. Support children with homework, life skills, and developmental play.
- Community Access: Accompany service users to appointments, social clubs, educational settings, and community activities to promote social inclusion.
- Care Planning: Contribute to the creation, review, and daily updating of digital care plans and risk assessments.
- Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to UK safeguarding policies for both adults and children, reporting any concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
- Advocacy: Act as an advocate for our service users, ensuring their voices are heard and their choices are respected at all times.
Health Care Assistant employer: Elstree Home Care Ltd
At Elstree Home Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values compassion and dedication in our Health Care Assistants. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills in a rewarding environment. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of both adults and children, ensuring that every day is fulfilling and enriching.
