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Home Care Assistant
Radfield Home Care (UK). Provide high-quality care and companionship to people in their own homes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates the ability to provide high-quality, person-centred care and companionship to clients in their homes, ensuring their independence and dignity. Proficient in supporting daily activities, medication administration, and meal preparation while building meaningful relationships with clients.
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Home Care ExperiencePersonal Care SupportMedication AdministrationLevel 2 Or 3 NVQ In Social CareFluent English Communication
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Hard Skills
Personal CareMedication AdministrationMeal PreparationDaily Activity AssistanceHousehold Task Support
Soft Skills
CompanionshipRelationship BuildingEmpathyCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Level 2 Or 3 NVQ In Social CareCare Certificate
Industry Keywords
Person-Centred CareIndependenceDignityCommunity CareHome Care
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide high-quality care and companionship to people in their own homes
- Help clients maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life
- Provide personal care and support with household tasks
- Support medication administration
- Prepare meals
- Assist with daily activities
- Build meaningful professional relationships with clients
- Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs
- Provide care in the community for people living independently in their own homes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Female care assistants required
- Full UK Driving Licence required
- Own car/access to a vehicle required
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship required
- Fluent spoken and written English required
- Alternate weekend availability, or every Saturday or Sunday for contracted hours
- Experience in home care is preferred, but no experience is necessary
- Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Social Care or Care Certificate preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid travel time between clients
- Mileage paid at 45p per mile
- Bank holiday enhancements
- 12-week induction and onboarding programme
- Full training, including eLearning, face-to-face training, and practical support
- Dedicated mentor during the first 12 weeks