At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist individuals with daily living activities and provide companionship in their homes.
- Company: MSH Healthcare is a UK-based home care provider focused on person-centered, compassionate care.
- Benefits: Team members receive support for growth and the aim to become the UK's best care company.
- Other info: Full-time, on-site role with potential evening and weekend shifts.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team transforming the home care sector in Barrow-In-Furness.
- Qualifications: Experience in home care and patient care, with effective communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
MSH Healthcare is a UK-based home care provider dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centered, and compassionate care to people in their own homes. The organization supports individuals who need 24-hour live-in care as well as those who require flexible, occasional assistance tailored to their unique needs. MSH Healthcare focuses on helping people live their lives to the fullest by adapting care to reflect individual preferences and goals. The company is committed to transforming the home care sector and values its team members as essential partners in achieving its mission. Team members can expect a supportive environment that invests in their growth and aims to become the UK’s best care company.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Barrow-In-Furness. The Home Health Care Assistant will provide person-centered support to individuals in their homes, assisting with activities of daily living such as washing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Delivering high-quality personal care
- Supporting meal preparation and hydration
- Monitoring well-being and promptly reporting any changes in condition to supervisors
- Offering companionship and engaging individuals in meaningful activities
- Promoting independence and dignity at all times
The Home Health Care Assistant will follow care plans, maintain accurate documentation, adhere to health and safety and safeguarding standards, and collaborate with colleagues, families, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications:
- Strong skills in Home Care and Patient Care, with a focus on person-centered and compassionate support
- Experience assisting with Activities of Daily Living (e.g., mobility, eating, toileting) to promote comfort, safety, and independence
- Competence in delivering respectful Personal Care, including hygiene, dressing, and grooming, in line with individual care plans
- Effective Communication skills, including active listening, clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to build trust with individuals and families
- Previous experience in home care, healthcare, or social care is preferred; care-related training or qualifications (e.g., NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent) are an advantage
- Ability to work reliably on a full-time schedule, including potential evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Strong professionalism, reliability, and empathy, with a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and high standards of care
- Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo background checks and required training
Home Health Care Assistant employer: MSH Healthcare
MSH Healthcare is located in Barrow-In-Furness and is committed to high-quality, person-centered care. The company values its team as essential partners and invests in their professional growth, aiming to be the best in the UK home care sector.
