Community Care Assistant

Expired
Company:  Optimo Care Group
Location: Calderdale
Salary: £13.65
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Location: Calderdale Area

Choices Homecare are seeking compassionate Domiciliary Care Workers (Full-Time, Part-Time & Bank) for our locations across the Calderdale region.

Supporting individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own home and community, empowering them to live the life they choose. If you can demonstrate a compassionate, caring and ‘can do’ attitude, then join a team that truly values people.

About Choices Homecare

Choices Homecare are proudly part of the Optimo Care Group, supporting service users across the UK with over 1,500 dedicated employees and a strong presence across multiple regions. We collaborate closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and care professionals to deliver outcome-focused care.

Working Hours

Our service operates 7 days a week between 07:00am – 23:00pm.

We are currently recruiting for employees wanting:

  • Full Time hours
  • Part Time hours
  • Bank (flexible) roles

Please indicate your preferred working pattern and availability on your application to help us match you to suitable shifts.

  • Bank roles offer flexible, zero hour arrangements where you can choose your availability
Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting individuals with personal care needs such as washing, dressing, and toileting
  • Assisting with medication administration and accurate documentation in line with care plans
  • Preparing meals and supporting eating and drinking where required
  • Promoting independence and encouraging service users to engage in daily living tasks
  • Building positive relationships with individuals and their families
  • Supporting emotional wellbeing and recognising changes in behaviour or needs
  • Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with colleagues
  • Ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment
  • Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times
What You’ll Need

  • A caring and compassionate approach
  • A strong commitment to putting people first
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience is preferred but not essential – full training provided
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential (30p per mile fuel allowance paid)
  • Availability to work weekends (please share availability on application)
Benefits of Working with Choices Homecare

  • Flexible Working Options: Full-time, part-time, and bank opportunities available
  • Comprehensive Training: Access to the Optimo Learning Academy for continuous development
  • Career Progression: Opportunities to grow within a developing organisation
  • Supportive Team Environment: A collaborative and friendly workplace
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 wellbeing and support services
  • Reward Gateway: Access to discounts, recognition schemes, and savings
  • Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn up to £500 for successful referrals
To Note

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required. You will also need business use on your car insurance to travel between clients.

 

Essential skills/Experience Female only, Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle, previous care experience required
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Optimo Care Group
Job.Employer

Our Vision is ‘To deliver a service to be proud of’. We aim to deliver high quality person-centered services that exceed the expectations of service users, commissioners and other stakeholders. We want our staff to be proud to work for the organisation and the role they play in delivering our services. Our services include:


  • Hourly Daily Home Care
  • Supported Living
  • Hourly Daily Home Help
  • Home From Hospital
  • Home Based Respite
  • Live in Care


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