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What is a care assistant?
A Care Assistant provides essential support to individuals who may need help with daily living activities due to age, illness, or disability.
This role involves offering both physical and emotional support to help people maintain their independence and quality of life. Our amazing Windrush Care, care assistants work in our clients' own homes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with personal care (e.g. washing, dressing, toileting)
  • Supporting with meals and medication
  • Helping with mobility and physical activity
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Monitoring health and reporting any concerns to senior staff

A kind, patient, and compassionate attitude is vital, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Personal Care
Personal care may involve supporting clients with bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and maintaining good personal hygiene. It’s all about offering respectful, dignified assistance tailored to each individual’s needs.

Medication Support
For clients managing medical conditions, medication assistance may be essential. You’ll receive thorough training to ensure medications are administered safely, correctly, and in line with each individual’s needs.

Companionship
At times, what a clients values most is warm, friendly company. Whether it’s sharing a cup of tea and a chat or lending a hand with a jigsaw puzzle, offering companionship can make a meaningful difference in their day.

Household Chores
Everyday tasks like vacuuming, laundry, and general cleaning can become challenging for less mobile customers. Providing help with these chores ensures they can enjoy a clean, comfortable home without the strain.

Mobility Assistance
Clients living with physical disabilities, medical conditions, or age-related frailty may require support to move safely around their home. This can include help with getting in and out of bed, using the bathroom, or simply navigating daily routines with confidence.

Meal Preparation
Preparing healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals can significantly enhance overall well-being. Whether it's a full-course meal or a simple, light snack, your clients may rely on you to handle the cooking with care and attention to their preferences.

 Specialist Training in-house
No experience? No problem.
We provide comprehensive in-house training to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to deliver high-quality care.
From essential techniques to specialist support, we'll make sure you're fully prepared for the role.
We’ll guide you through essential training, including manual handling, first aid, and safe medication administration.
All new recruits go through our four day training program, run in-house at our offices in Cheltenham.