Community Home Care Assistant

Location: Leeds & Surrounding Areas (Branch based in Brighouse)
Employment Type: Part-Time (with progression to Full-Time hours as the round grows)

Precedo Healthcare delivers high-quality clinical and home care services across Leeds. We specialise in supporting individuals with diverse needs in their own homes often living with family, ranging from practical daily living assistance to specialist, complex care packages and compassionate end-of-life care.

We are launching a brand-new care round in this area and are looking for professional, reliable Community Home Care Assistants to help us build this service from the ground up.

This role initially offers part-time hours, making it ideal for those looking to grow with us. As we expand the team and onboard new clients, hours will steadily increase for staff seeking full-time, consistent work.

What We Offer:

• Paid for your full shift, including double-handed calls, not just contact time.
• Financial incentives for team members with their own vehicles.
• Start with part-time hours that will increase as our new care round expands.
• Small care rounds with calls over 15 minutes, including sits and 1:1 support.
• Comprehensive induction training, paid shadowing, and structured mentoring.
• Specialised training to manage complex conditions and advance your care career.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and person-centred care focused on dignity and respect.
• Assist clients daily, including personal care, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Provide tailored support for clients with complex health conditions, which may include:
  • Assisting with PEG feeding, gastrostomy care, and stoma/catheter management.
  • Supporting safe transfers, using mobility equipment, and assisting with spinal injury or stroke recovery.
  • Delivering compassionate end-of-life care with dignity and comfort.
• Monitor complex or changing health conditions and maintain accurate, compliant care records.
• Utilise electronic call monitoring systems to log visits accurately.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Previous professional experience in care or support work is essential.
• Skills: Strong communication, reliability, patience, and a practical approach to complex care needs.
• Transport: A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.- non drivers will be considered.
• Availability: Ability to work shifts (e.g., 07 00 and 15 00),times may vary (6.45 - 2.15) including weekends on a rota basis.

Precedo Healthcare is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Please note we are not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace due to a disability, please inform us promptly. We are committed to providing appropriate support throughout your journey with us.

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