Dementia Care Assistant
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Dementia Care Assistant
Location: London – Various Locations
Shifts: Flexible working hours (under a 0-hour contract)
Salary: £13.68 – £14.72 per hour* (with the ability to access a % of your earnings in just 4 days or less after completing shifts!)
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Services
Key Responsibilities
- Minimum 3 months experience in a home care setting as a Carer
- The ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with elderly or disabled clients, even in challenging situations
- A deep understanding of the needs and vulnerabilities of elderly adults within our community
- Knowledge of food hygiene, manual handling, and health & safety standards
- Ability to administer medications, making a meaningful difference in their health journey.
- Ability to help with grocery shopping and meal preparation based on client preferences
- Be confident when collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
- The Ability to maintain meticulous records and documentation
Eligibility Criteria
- ✅Minimum 3 months work experience in a home care setting as a Carer, with a deep understanding of client needs.
- ✅The ability to connect professionally and empathetically with elderly or disabled clients, even in challenging situations.
- ✅An understanding of the needs of elderly individuals, people with Dementia, or disabled adults who are vulnerable within society.
- ✅Ability to administer medications, making a meaningful difference in their health journey.
- ✅Ability to help with grocery chopping and meal preparation based on clients’ preferences and needs.
- ✅Knowledge of food hygiene, manual handling, and health & safety standards.
- ✅A passion for enabling person centred care and support
- ✅The ability to maintain meticulous records and documentation
What’s in It for You?
- ✨Flexible working hours that cater to your schedule ensuring a balance of work and personal commitments. Varied contract options, including zero-hour, part-time, and full-time.
- ✨Early access to your earnings via Wagestream, which provides you with the ability to access a % of your earnings in just 4 days or less after completing shifts!
- ✨24/7 GP access through Doctorline for employees and their children
- ✨Continuous training and professional development through the renowned [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Services Academy. Including Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- ✨Unwavering support 24-hour on-call assistance. and your own dedicated Manager and Coordinator to support you day to day
- ✨Incentive Rewards An attractive £200 Friend Referral Scheme.
- ✨28 days of paid holiday, encompassing bank holidays.
- ✨A Contributory Pension Scheme to plan for your future.
- ✨Service length awards and recognition
- ✨Exclusive savings – Access to the LifeWorks Benefits Scheme, offering monetary savings and exclusive offers.
- ✨Social events, summer parties, winter parties and awards ceremonies
About Us
We are a reputable domiciliary care company that has been successfully operating for two decades, recognised for our commitment to excellence in care and our unwavering dedication to our clients. We take pride in being rated as an ‘Outstanding’ provider by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a testament to our exceptional standards and quality of service. Our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional support and community-based services for individuals with acquired brain injuries and long-term neurological conditions speaks to our ethos.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us now to be a part of our success story. Your dedication and compassion can transform lives. Apply today and become a valued member of our winning team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Services. Your journey of impact begins here!
*Female/Male requirement exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule
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Please Note
All applicants need to have a ‘RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK’ status