
Job Purpose
The Care Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals who require assistance with daily living, personal care, health and wellbeing. The post holder will promote dignity, privacy, independence, choice and respect at all times and will work in accordance with individual care plans, company policies, safeguarding procedures and applicable legislation.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide person-centred care in accordance with individual care and support plans.
· Assist service users with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support where required.
· Support individuals with mobility, transfers and positioning in accordance with assessed needs and moving-and-handling procedures.
· Assist with meals, drinks and appropriate nutritional support.
· Support individuals with medication in accordance with training, care plans and company medication procedures.
· Provide emotional and social support and encourage meaningful activities.
· Promote independence and enable individuals to make choices about their daily lives.
· Observe and report changes in physical, emotional or mental wellbeing.
· Maintain accurate and timely care records and daily notes.
· Communicate effectively with senior staff, colleagues, families and relevant professionals.
· Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately.
· Maintain confidentiality and protect personal information.
· Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
· Comply with health and safety, fire safety and emergency procedures.
· Attend required training, supervision and staff meetings.
· Work collaboratively as part of the wider care team.
· Treat every individual with dignity, respect, equality and compassion.
Person Specification
Essential
· Genuine commitment to providing high-quality care.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work respectfully with vulnerable adults.
· Ability to follow care plans, policies and instructions.
· Ability to maintain accurate records.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Willingness to complete mandatory and role-specific training.
Desirable
· Previous experience in adult social care.
· Care Certificate or relevant health and social care qualification.
· Experience of working with individuals with complex care or support needs.
Safeguarding
The Care Assistant has a responsibility to safeguard adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation and avoidable harm. Any safeguarding concern must be reported promptly in accordance with Move Ahead Care Ltd procedures.
Health and Safety
The post holder must comply with all health and safety requirements, including infection control, moving and handling, fire safety, accident reporting and risk management procedures.
Professional Standards
The post holder is expected to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, respectful conduct and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Performance Expectations
The Care Assistant is expected to consistently provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care while maintaining accurate documentation and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Salary
- £12.71 – £13 hourly
45 Aldborough Road, RM10 8AT, Dagenham

Care services • 11-50 Employees
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