Health Care Assistant (HCA) - Woking

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (HCA)

CARE WORKERS UK - WOKING GU22

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We have a great opportunity for Health Care Assistants to work in Surrey.

Minimum of 20 hours per week (7 days including evenings)

Pay rate: Up to £10 per hour

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support individuals to develop skills to enable them to live and enjoy their life in a manner that is personalised to their wishes, needs and aspirations. To follow direction from the individual themselves and the Personal Assistant/line managerial line with their personal support plan. Enable the individual to live their chosen lifestyle whether that be within registered care, supported living or within the community. To contribute to each individual's achievement of independence.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

- To advocate for individuals on a day to day basis, supporting self-advocacy as appropriate
- To provide skill development and support with daily living that may include, but is not limited to: - - Promotion of independence,
- Shopping and cooking
- Housework
- Help to maintain the environment where the individual lives
- Personal care if needed
- Managing medication in line with policy
- Support them to pay bills and account for monies as appropriate
- Assisting individuals with budgeting tasks
- Understanding benefits
- Travel training and/or support to travel - Work closely with managers and colleagues to deliver support and care and ensure that tasks are not left undone.
- To be able to carry out some office based work which could include filing, report writing, handling money, telephone and computer work.
- To follow policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with external policies and guidance relevant to the work you do.
- To participate in training and supervision to develop own skills and support provided.

REQUIRED SKILLS

- 6 months experience in Home Care/Domiciliary Care
- UK Driving licence with access to car with business insurance 
- Able to pass DBS check

FULL TRAINING AND SUPPORT SUPPLIED

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