Job Overview:
If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real meaningful impact in people's lives, we’d love to hear from you!
We invite you to become a part of our dedicated team of Healthcare Assistants at Graceage Care where you will be providing domiciliary care by supporting service users in the comfort of their own home.
We cover various areas in Suffolk including Ipswich, Woodbridge, Saxmundham, Lowestoft.
Job Type: Variable hours, Part-time, Full-time, Permanent
Job Role
● Provide excellent personal care to customers in their day-to-day activities and fulfilling individual needs.
● Ensure vulnerable individuals are safeguarded from abuse and report any signs of alleged abuse which you may witness or be made aware off.
● To assist people with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their individual risk assessments and care plans.
● Prepare meals with knowledge of service user’s likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements while maintaining hygiene.
● Documenting records of service users such as their personal information, care plans, medical records, changes to health etc on carer’s notes.
● Using manual handling equipment safely and correctly.
● Attend training seminars and staff meetings when requested.
Who we are looking for:
• compassionate, attentive, kind and individuals to interact with service users.
• Good teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Honest, Reliable and Ability to Learn.
• Good documentation skills.
Key Requirements:
- Valid driving license with access to own car (beneficial)
- Up-to-date Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is desirable but not essential.
- Must have a right to work in the UK.
Benefits of working with us:
● Access to Care Certificate and other Training Qualification.
● Competitive hourly rate of salary from £12.71 to £14.00, depending on qualifications and experience.
● Free access to Blue Light Card.
● Paid travel time.
● Flexible and negotiable schedules.
● Regular wellbeing check in.
● Shadow Shift.
● Paid holidays.
● Free uniform.
● Free DBS cost.
● Access to skill development for career development.
● Opportunities for Career Progression.
● Access to support and mentoring from our supportive team.
● Excellent technology to support seamless, cost-effective and time-efficient working environment.
● Certificate of Sponsorship available for eligible applicants.
Skills you will develop with us:
Working as a Health Care Assistant with us isn’t just about caring for others, it’s about growing your career and yourself. Meet amazing people, share stories, and develop skills that boost your personal and professional growth. Start your journey with us today and see where your care can take you!
• Communication skills.
• Adaptability
• Problem solving skills.
• Time-management & organisation skills.
• Team work skills.
• Patience.
• Documentation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Health & Safety Awareness: infection control, medication administration.
• Personal Care Skills: Protecting Dignity & Privacy.