Care Assistant - Adults

6 Month Contract With A local Authority (Shift Work)

To provide high-quality care and support to adults with care and support needs, promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing within residential or community-based care services.

The postholder will assist individuals with personal care, daily living activities, social engagement and emotional wellbeing, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with individual care plans, risk assessments and Council policies. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role requires a compassionate, person-centred approach and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support including:
  • Washing
    
  • Bathing
    
  • Dressing
    
  • Toileting
    
  • Mealtime assistance
    
• Support individuals to maintain independence and daily living skills.
  
• Encourage participation in social, recreational and therapeutic activities.
  
• Support individuals to maintain contact with family, friends and the wider community.
  
• Assist with group activities and community engagement opportunities.
  
• Participate in domestic duties associated with the service and the needs of service users.
  
• Complete and maintain accurate care records and daily notes.
  
• Report incidents, accidents and significant events to senior staff.
  
• Update care plans and risk assessments alongside service users and senior colleagues.
  
• Administer or distribute medication in accordance with training and procedures.
  
• Carry out regular observations and welfare checks.
  
• Support individuals with emotional wellbeing and social inclusion.
  
• Work positively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions and training events.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
  
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety and equality policies.
  

Requirements

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Understanding of the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities and support needs.
  
• Understanding of promoting independence, choice, dignity and respect.
  
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
  
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to service needs.
  
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults.
  
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  
• Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
  
• Willingness to undertake mandatory and vocational training.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  

Desirable

• Experience working in a residential care, community care or support setting.
  
• Experience supporting adults with disabilities or complex needs.
  
• Experience with care planning and risk assessments.
  
• Understanding of health and safety within care environments.
  
• Moving and Handling training.
  
• Fire Awareness training.
  
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults in a person-centred manner.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Worcestershire
  
• Hours Per Week: 37 Hours
  
• Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments