Care Assistant Coventry, Nuneaton, Bedworth

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will support individuals to remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes. You will follow each person’s care plan while promoting their dignity, choices and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting individuals with personal care, including washing, dressing, continence care and oral hygiene

• Assisting with mobility, transfers and the safe use of mobility equipment

• Supporting with medication in line with the care plan, training and company procedures

• Preparing meals and encouraging appropriate nutrition and hydration

• Providing companionship, reassurance and emotional support

• Supporting individuals with shopping, appointments and community activities

• Completing light household tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable home

• Monitoring and reporting any changes in an individual’s health, behaviour or wellbeing

• Completing accurate care records after every visit

• Following safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality and health and safety procedures

• Working effectively with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals

• Respecting each individual’s privacy, dignity, culture, beliefs and personal choices

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, caring and compassionate

• Reliable, punctual and professional

• Respectful and non-judgemental

• Patient and able to communicate clearly

• Committed to providing person-centred care

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Comfortable using a smartphone or electronic care recording system

• Willing to complete all required training

• Flexible and able to work a range of shifts, including some weekends

• Able to follow care plans, risk assessments and company procedures

Previous experience in health or social care is desirable, but applicants with transferable skills and the right values are encouraged to apply.

Essential Requirements

• The right to work in the UK

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English

• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check

• Ability to travel between individuals’ homes within the selected working area

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required, depending on the location and shift pattern

• Availability to work alternate weekends or as required by the service

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay

• Full induction and ongoing training

• Support from an experienced care management team

• Flexible full-time and part-time working opportunities

• Opportunities for career development and progression

• Regular supervision and ongoing support

• A rewarding role where your work makes a genuine difference

• [Add mileage allowance, if applicable]

• [Add pension, holiday entitlement, referral bonus or other benefits]

Working Areas

We are currently recruiting Care Assistants to work in:

• Coventry

• Nuneaton

• Bedworth

Where possible, your working area will be planned according to service needs, your availability and your ability to travel.

Apply Today

If you are compassionate, dependable and ready to make a positive difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and tell us why you would be a great addition to our care team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including identity checks, right-to-work verification, references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. All appointments are made based on suitability for the role and safer recruitment requirements.