To provide high-quality person-centred care and support to individuals living in their own homes, promoting independence, dignity, choice, and wellbeing. The role involves assisting service users with daily living activities while ensuring their safety, comfort, and emotional wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care
- Assist individuals with washing, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Support with toileting and continence care.
- Assist with mobility and safe transfers using appropriate equipment.
- Promote independence and encourage participation in daily activities.
Medication Support
- Prompt or assist with medication in accordance with company policies and training.
- Accurately record medication support provided.
- Report medication concerns or errors immediately.
Daily Living Support
- Assist with meal preparation and nutritional needs.
- Support with shopping and household tasks.
- Encourage healthy lifestyles and hydration.
- Assist with attending appointments and community activities.
Emotional and Social Support
- Provide companionship and emotional reassurance.
- Encourage social interaction and community involvement.
- Respect individual beliefs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds.
Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate care records and daily notes.
- Report any changes in physical or mental wellbeing.
- Follow confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Safeguarding and Health & Safety
- Recognise and report safeguarding concerns.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Comply with moving and handling guidelines.
- Maintain a safe working environment for service users and colleagues.
- Caring, compassionate, and respectful attitude.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, honest, and flexible.
- Understanding of dignity, privacy, and person-centred care.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in health and social care.
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and care regulations.
Skills and Competencies
- Communication skills.
- Empathy and patience.
- Time management.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Professionalism and confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
Working Conditions
- Community-based role involving travel between service users' homes.
- Flexible working patterns including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays where required.
- Lone working may be required.
Values
The post holder will demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Dignity
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Community Care Assistant in Liverpool employer: Future plc
At Future, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive employer that champions professional growth and innovation. As an Agency Trading Director based in our vibrant London Paddington office, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture, uncapped leave, and enhanced parental benefits, all while leading strategic agency relationships that drive meaningful impact across our extensive portfolio. With opportunities for profit sharing and a commitment to diversity, Future is the ideal place for ambitious professionals looking to make their mark in the media landscape.
