Healthcare Assistant

Male Health Care Assistant – Driver

Company

Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd

Location

E4 9SE

Pay

£12.71 per hour

Position

Full-time or part-time

Start Date

Immediate start

Join Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd

Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is a CQC-registered domiciliary care provider committed to delivering

“Best Care by Best People.”

We provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care that helps individuals maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

Our work is guided by the NHS 6

Cs

Care. Compassion. Competence. Communication. Courage. Commitment.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced male Health Care Assistant who is also a driver to support service users in their own homes in and around E4 9SE.

You will provide practical, emotional and personal care in accordance with each service user’s assessed needs, preferences and care plan.

This is more than completing daily tasks. You will help people feel safe, respected and supported while encouraging them to remain as independent as possible.

Roles and Responsibilities

Your duties may include

Delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene

Providing respectful continence support

Supporting catheter and stoma care where required

Assisting with mobility, transfers and safe moving and handling

Prompting, assisting with or administering medication

Completing medication administration records accurately

Supporting people living with dementia

Supporting adults with physical or learning disabilities

Providing palliative or end-of-life care where required

Responding calmly to distress or behaviours that challenge

Preparing meals and supporting nutrition and hydration

Providing companionship and emotional reassurance

Supporting service users to attend appointments and community activities

Encouraging independence and participation in daily routines

Monitoring and reporting changes in health, mood or behaviour

Maintaining accurate and confidential care records

Following care plans, risk assessments and company procedures

Safeguarding vulnerable adults

Communicating with relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals

Maintaining professional boundaries at all times

Driving between service users’ homes and appointments where required

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Candidates must have

Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant, Care Worker or Support Worker

Experience providing personal and intimate care

A valid UK driving licence

Access to a reliable vehicle for work

A valid Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check

Current manual handling training or relevant practical experience

Experience with medication prompting, administration and record-keeping

A good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and person-centred care

Strong communication and listening skills

A calm, patient and compassionate approach

Good observation, reporting and record-keeping skills

The ability to follow care plans and risk assessments

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reliability, punctuality and professional conduct

The right to work in the UK

Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing professional development

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential where relevant experience can be demonstrated.

Working Pattern and Days

Full-time and part-time hours may be available

Flexible shifts, including mornings, afternoons and evenings

Weekend and bank holiday availability may be required

Night shifts may be available depending on service-user needs

Rotas will be provided in advance where possible

Flexibility to cover additional shifts is desirable

Travel between service users’ homes in and around E4 9SE will be required

Applicants must be dependable and able to commit to agreed shifts

Benefits

Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour

Full induction and mandatory training

Manual handling training

Medication management training

Safeguarding and Basic Life Support training

Ongoing supervision and management support

Professional development opportunities

Career progression within the organisation

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives

Occupational Requirement

Due to the intimate personal care involved and the assessed needs or preferences of specific male service users, applications are invited from male candidates where a genuine occupational requirement applies under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The successful applicant will be selected based on their skills, experience, suitability and ability to meet the assessed needs of the service users.

Recruitment Checks

The successful candidate will be required to complete

Right-to-work checks

Enhanced DBS screening

Employment reference checks

Identity verification

Mandatory training

Safer recruitment checks

Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd is committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and fair recruitment.

Apply Now

Are you an experienced male Health Care Assistant with a valid driving licence and a commitment to delivering compassionate care?

Apply today to join Atlantizenith Unipessoal Ltd in E4 9SE.