Community Care Assistant

Harvlightcare Services

Pay: £13.00 per hour + 30p per mile mileage allowance
Hours: Minimum 20 hours per week (Part-Time)
Location: Wellingborough and surrounding areas
Requirement: Female drivers with their own vehicle only

Part time or Full time role available in St Neots

About the Role

Harvlightcare Services is looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Community Care Workers to join our growing team in Wellingborough. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.

No two days are the same, and you will play a vital role in making a positive difference to the lives of those we support.

Key Responsibilities Personal Care & Support

• Assisting service users with personal hygiene, including washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence care.
• Supporting individuals with mobility needs and the safe use of mobility aids and equipment.
• Providing assistance with feeding and personal care during periods of illness.
• Supporting individuals receiving palliative or end-of-life care with dignity and compassion.

Daily Living Support

• Making and changing beds.
• Tidying rooms and carrying out light household duties.
• Emptying commodes and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Preparing light meals, serving food, assisting with feeding where required, and cleaning up afterwards.

Promoting Independence & Wellbeing

• Encouraging service users to remain as independent as possible.
• Supporting physical, mental, and social wellbeing through companionship and meaningful activities.
• Assisting with hobbies, reading, writing, outings, and social inclusion activities.

Medication & Record Keeping

• Assisting with medication administration and prompting in line with company policies.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Attending staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Reporting any significant changes in a service user's health or circumstances to the Operations Manager.

Professional Responsibilities

• Following all company policies, procedures, and care standards.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times and complying with Data Protection legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required within the role.

Person Specification

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Self-motivated and dependable
• Organised and able to manage their time effectively
• Flexible and adaptable
• Caring, compassionate, and patient
• Sensitive to the needs of vulnerable individuals
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communicators with good interpersonal skills

Essential Requirements

• Female driver with a full UK driving licence
• Own vehicle available for work
• Right to work in the UK
• Passion for delivering high-quality care and support

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £13.00 per hour
• 30p per mile mileage allowance
• Guaranteed minimum 20 hours per week
• Flexible part-time hours
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in your local community

Join Harvlightcare Services and help us provide outstanding care that enables people to live independently and with dignity in their own homes.