Home care assistant

**Drivers Only**

_ Duties_

• Support people in crisis or at times of ill health following a hospital visit and ensure they go home with the correct support to meet their needs.
• You will work with colleagues to plan and provide person-centred care that promotes respect, dignity and personalisation.
• We expect you to ensure high quality care is delivered to service users, helping with their physical and personal needs including the administration of medication, if required.
• Effective communicator both verbally and in writing, with excellent recording skills.
• You will be expected to work as a member of a team.

Skills

• Experience in home care or a similar caring role is essential.
• Familiarity with care plans and procedures within a care home setting is advantageous.
• Proficient in English to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• Compassionate nature with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Valid driving license to transport residents as needed is required.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS checking.

• Relevant mandatory training will be provided during the induction period.
• You will be working contract hours per week on a set rota which includes weekends and some bank holidays, for which relevant enhancements will be paid.
• Hours of work are between 7am to 10.30pm, depending on the set rota pattern you are allocated and the needs of the service.
• Enhanced rates over weekends and Bank holidays.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence and your own vehicle.

**We are not currently accepting applicants requiring sponsorship.**

Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.