Job Description

Care Assistant

Location: W9, Kensington W8, W11 & W14

Shift type: Short Visits- 1-5 hours

At Draycott we care about care!

We are looking for the right individuals to join our team… is this you?

As a carer with Draycott Nursing & Care you will help with the day-to-day care of our clients in their homes, assisting with personal care, meal preparation & serving, daily activities, care plans and lots more.

If you like to care for people and make a positive difference to their lives this could be the ideal job for you. Having a friendly and caring attitude as well as understanding and respecting the people who need support will make you an ideal candidate for this role.

As a carer with us, you can make a real difference to the lives of our clients at a time when they may really need you, giving them the support they need to live independently in their own homes.

Why Draycott Nursing & Care?

Established over 20 years ago, we are a leader in the Domiciliary care market. Building excellent lasting relationships with our clients and local support units such as GPs, Pharmacies and other health care professionals. We like to match our carers’ schedules to our clients’ needs, these may vary from physical and practical support to social and emotional care.

What is Domiciliary care?

Simply this is care provided in the client home. As a Draycott carer you will provide care according to the client’s specific diagnosis and needs.

Duties will include:

* Communicating effectively with the client and building strong lasting relationship

* Working closely with the wider Draycott Head Office support team to ensure the best service for our clients

* Keeping accurate, factual written accounts of your time with the client via our care management app

* An awareness of the client’s emotional and spiritual needs

* Observing and following Draycott Nursing’s Health and Safety policy

What are the benefits for you on joining Draycott Nursing & Care?

* Competitive weekly pay

* Flexible working hours

* Paid leave (accrued based on the hours you work)

* 24/7 out of hours support

* Extensive training programme and offerings

* Company Referral Rewards Programme

* All PPE Provided

* Recommend a Friend Bonus (payable after completion of the new starter probationary period)

Experience

* Ideally we would ask for a minimum of 6 months’ professional care experience such as a domiciliary carer, we would also welcome those with experience as a live-in carer, care assistant, support worker or personal healthcare assistant or similar.

* We would also consider those who may have recent experience of providing personal care for an adult friend or family member including washing, bathing and toileting

* Flexible availability to work some weekends

*Must be willing and able to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a mandatory requirement (or show proof of being current on the Update Service)

*Must be eligible to work in the UK without the requirement of company sponsorship