Care Assistant - Domiciliary Care

📍 Locations: Stoke-On-Trent

💰 Pay: £ 25,000 - £ 28,000 Annual Rate (depending on experience)

🕒 Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Hours Available

🚫 No Sponsorship Available

About Us

At Care-A-Lot Limited, we believe everyone deserves to live independently, with dignity, in the comfort of their own home. We provide high-quality domiciliary care and support services that respect individuality, promote independence, and enhance quality of life.

The Role

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our growing team. You will support individuals in their own homes to live the life they choose, helping them maintain their health, well-being, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Providing personal care and practical support in clients' homes

Supporting clients to make their own decisions and maintain independence

Assisting with daily activities such as meal preparation, shopping, and light housekeeping

Offering companionship and emotional support

Supporting people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles

Liaising with families, healthcare professionals, and other carers

Helping maintain clients' health, safety, and well-being

Medication Administration.

Skills & Abilities - What We're Looking For

Essential:

Ability to work on your initiative and as part of a team

Understanding of the needs of older people, people with dementia, and/or learning disabilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to providing respectful, person-centred care

Willingness to undertake training and development

Desirable:

Flexible, innovative, and proactive approach

Experience with care planning systems

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

Previous experience in a care/support environment

Good general education

Knowledge of health & safety in care settings

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)

Desirable:

Knowledge of CQC regulations and care standards

First aid, manual handling, food hygiene, and other relevant training

Other Requirements

Satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Self-motivation, flexibility, reliability, and honesty

Commitment to equal opportunities

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (Desirable)

🚫 No Sponsorship Available - applicants must have the right to work in the UK

What We Offer

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

Paid training and ongoing professional development

Supportive team and management

Rewarding work that makes a real difference in people's lives