Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £16.00 per hr in CT10 - Broadstairs - Broadstairs - CT10

Job Reference (074ed08a)

• Personal care 
• Health and medical needs
• Daily living activities, including eating and drinking.
• Participation in community life
• Ensure the home environment is clean, safe, and comfortable.

• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols.
• Assist with personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Support with medication and epilepsy management.
• Promote independence and choice wherever possible.
• Encourage individual to engage in preferred activities and community outings
• Record health information and report concerns promptly to the manager and healthcare professionals.

• Provide reassurance and calming strategies when the individual experiences anxiety or distress.
• Recognise behavioural cues and respond appropriately using positive behaviour support techniques.
• Encourage engagement in preferred activities (e.g. listening to music, sensory activities).

• Use knowledge of the person’s non-verbal communication and behavioural cues to meet their needs.
• Support social inclusion and community access, while managing risks and triggers.
• Promote dignity, respect, and choice at all times.

• Work in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Equality Act 2010.
• Safeguard the individual from harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and CQC standards.

• Maintain accurate daily notes, medication records, and incident reports.
• Ensure risk assessments and care plans are followed and updated as directed.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and family members.
• Attend mandatory training (epilepsy, first aid, safeguarding, moving & handling, behaviour management).
• Engage in supervision and continuous professional development.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, compassionate, and respectful approach
• Willingness to follow structured care plans and protocols
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting dignity.

• Car driver preferred due to community access needs.
• Training and supervision provided.
• Enhanced DBS check required (cost covered)