Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Job description ***This is not just a job, you will make a difference to the people you support! *** People in Action are a Charity Organisation, supporting vulnerable adults to live independent lives, within their own homes and own community. Founded in the 1980’s by our Trustee Jeff, we are still continuing to grow, with services expanding. Working across Warwickshire, we deliver Person Centred Care to all of our Customers. Working as the Support Worker you will support clients in all aspects of day-to-day life, from personal care to shopping, managing bills, attending medical appointments, accessing the local community, and many more. No two shifts are ever the same, and you will learn something new every day! You will have fun with our customers, become a reliable and trusted Support Worker, kind and caring, and be involved in their development and daily life. *** Paid training for all new starters *** We offer continuous fully funded development for our teams, providing them with the opportunity to work towards vocational qualifications within the care sector, if they so wish to do so. Responsibilities: -Provide support and assistance to individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities -Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration -Promote independence and encourage individuals to participate in community activities. --Maintain a safe and clean environment for individuals in accordance with health and safety regulations -Document and report any changes or concerns regarding the well-being of individuals -Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -Compassionate and patient demeanor -Ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism Your own transport is essential for this role. Successful candidates must hold a valid UK drivers license and have access to a vehicle. We offer an in depth, face to face, new starter training program for all new applicants, along with continuous learning for all existing staff members. Training is essential for you to commence employment with us. You will be required to be flexible to attend the 10 days paid training. Some of this training will be based at our Head Office in Nuneaton, Warwickshire Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £11.44-£11.94 per hour Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week