Community Care Assistant in Leeds

Pay: £12.71 and the travel time is paid at the same rate

Hours: full time and part time minimum 20 hours a week

Job Description

• Love In Care is looking for caring, dependable people to support customers in their own homes, and occasionally in local care homes, throughout Leeds and Yorkshire.
• You will work with children, adults and older people, helping them stay safe, independent and comfortable.

What the role involves

• Personal care, medication prompts and safe moving & handling.
• Meal preparation, light housework and essential shopping.
• Friendly conversation and emotional support.
• Clear written notes and timely updates to families and professionals.
• Contacting GPs, district nurses or the emergency services when required.
• Working alone or alongside another carer, adapting to different needs and routines.

What you’ll bring

• Genuine empathy and patience.
• Confident spoken and written English for records and urgent calls.
• Good teamwork and the flexibility to handle varied situations.
• If you want a rewarding job that makes a difference to people of all ages and support needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal care – help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Medication support – give or prompt prescribed medicines and keep accurate records.
• Mobility assistance – aid safe moving and transferring, using equipment where needed.
• Meal preparation – cook nutritious meals that meet each client’s dietary needs.
• Household tasks – light cleaning, laundry and essential shopping.Companionship – offer conversation, emotional support and engaging activities.
• Record-keeping – write clear notes on care given, observations and any changes.
• Communication – liaise with families, healthcare professionals and colleagues to keep care coordinated.
• Promoting independence – encourage clients to make choices and do as much as they can for themselves.
• Safety & risk management – spot hazards in the home and act quickly to keep everyone safe.
• Duties may vary to meet individual client needs and Love In Care policies.

Skills & Experience

Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training. Please see our essential and desired experience and skill requirements below.

Essential

• Level 2 literacy, numeracy and IT skills – (or equivalent), with a willingness to keep learning.
• Care experience – Paid or voluntary, with children, young people or adults; experience of learning disabilities or special educational needs is an advantage.
• Health-and-safety awareness – Being able to complete mandatory training and follow company policies and procedures.
• Risk-assessment skills – Recognise hazards and act to safeguard customers and colleagues.
• Empathy and respect – For the rights, dignity and cultural needs of customers and fellow carers.
• Safeguarding knowledge – For children, young people and adults, and commitment to follow all rules.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car – For travel between visits (mileage reimbursed).

Desired

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Caring for Vulnerable Adults.
• Other relevant training, e.g., Safeguarding, food hygiene, behaviour management, etc.