Care Assistant

Care Assistant / Support Worker – 78 Hoylake Crescent, Ickenham, Uxbridge

78 Hoylake Crescent is seeking an experienced, compassionate and reliable Care Assistant / Support Worker to join its dedicated residential care team.

The home provides 24-hour personalised care and support for adults with mental health conditions and mild learning disabilities, promoting independence, dignity and individual wellbeing.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a residential care home in the UK.

• Good understanding of residential care procedures, safeguarding and person-centred care.

• Experience supporting residents with personal care, daily living activities and individual care plans.

• Good communication, teamwork and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A compassionate, patient and professional approach to care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.

• Assist residents with personal care, mobility, meals and daily living activities.

• Support medication administration in accordance with training and competency assessments.

• Maintain accurate daily care records and report concerns promptly.

• Promote residents' dignity, independence, privacy and wellbeing.

• Support social activities and community engagement.

• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection prevention and organisational policies.

Desirable Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

• Care Certificate.

• Experience supporting adults with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.

• Relevant safeguarding, medication and first aid training.

Important: Applicants must have at least 2 years of previous residential care home experience to be considered.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team committed to providing safe, compassionate and person-centred residential care.