Care Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Norway.

📋 Description

• Assist clients in maintaining their safety, happiness, and independence within their own homes.

• Conduct home visits to deliver services that enhance quality of life.

• Offer companionship and engage in meaningful social interactions.

• Accompany clients to appointments and social gatherings.

• Prepare meals and carry out light housekeeping tasks.

• Assist with shopping needs.

• Provide personal care, which includes washing, dressing, and medication assistance.

• Foster positive relationships with clients to ensure continuity of care.

• Collaborate with office personnel and client supervisors to provide the highest standard of care.

⛳️ Requirements

• Applicants must be over 18 years of age.

• A UK driving licence is mandatory.

• Access to a personal car or vehicle is required.

• Business class 1 insurance is essential.

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

• No specific qualifications are necessary.

• A minimum availability of 16 hours per week is required, with opportunities for full-time hours.

• Must be available for 2 evenings and every other weekend.

• Candidates should be kind, compassionate, reliable, committed, and person-centred.

• Excellent communication skills are required.

• Strong organisational skills and effective time management are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Receive double pay on bank holidays.

• Get reimbursed 39p per mile for fuel expenses incurred between calls and during client outings.

• Ensure that no visits are scheduled for less than 1 hour.

• Participate in a rewards scheme.

• Enjoy the Blue Light Card fee covered.

• Benefit from paid training opportunities.

• Access ongoing career development.

• Obtain a City and Guilds Care Certificate in Dementia & End of Life.

• No uniform is required for the position.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.

• Utilize the Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support.

• Participate in referral schemes.

• Take advantage of various discount schemes.

• Enjoy paid annual leave.

• Benefit from continuous office support, regular communication, and face-to-face visits from client supervisors.