Health Care Assistant
Bank staff, Full Time, Part Time
Surrey
Posted 1 month ago
Job Purpose
To deliver person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, including the elderly and those with disabilities.
The role involves following agreed care plans, providing emotional, practical, and social support to maximise
independence and autonomy, and responding sensitively to changing needs.
The overarching aim is to enable individuals to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
Main Responsibilities
Core Activities
- Visit service users at home for scheduled periods as agreed with Allbest Solutions Ltd. senior team.
- Provide support with daily living activities and meaningful interactions.
- Monitor, record, and report any changes in service users’ health or wellbeing.
- Adhere to Allbest Solutions Ltd. policies and agreed ways of working at all times.
Person Specification
Essential Attributes and Skills
- Reliable, dependable, and caring nature.
- Ability to work unsupervised and make sound decisions in emergencies.
- Professionalism in emotionally charged situations.
- Confidence to support the recently bereaved.
- Open, honest, and trustworthy personality.
- Positive outlook and can-do attitude.
- Willingness to seek advice and support when needed.
- Commitment to confidentiality regarding service users and their families.
- Adherence to the General Social Care Council code of conduct, promoting independence, dignity, and respect.
- Ability to follow agreed policies, procedures, and ways of working.
Desirable Attributes and Skills
- Experience in the care sector (not essential; full training provided).
- One year’s experience working in a team environment, ideally delivering personal services.
- NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Willingness to take on additional hours, sometimes at short notice.
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance).
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
- Immigration status permitting work in the UK.