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Professional Overview
This sample listing represents the type of community care roles available through Focus 4 Learning. Care Assistants work directly with adults who require daily living support, ensuring safety, dignity, and independence. This role is ideal for individuals seeking a career in the health and social care sector with opportunities for further qualifications and progression.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming) following person-centred care plans
• Assist with meal preparation, hydration monitoring, and nutritional support
• Support service users with mobility, transfers, and safe handling techniques
• Prompt and record medication as per organisational policies
• Engage in meaningful conversation and companionship to reduce loneliness
• Support individuals with household tasks including cleaning, laundry, and shopping
• Observe and report changes in physical or emotional wellbeing
• Complete accurate daily notes, incident reports and documentation in line with CQC standards
• Work collaboratively with families, district nurses, and other professionals

Essential Criteria
• Genuine compassion and respect for vulnerable adults
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow structured care plans and safeguarding procedures
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete mandatory training (Care Certificate)

Desirable Criteria
• Previous experience in care
• Full UK driving licence
• Basic knowledge of dementia, disabilities, or long-term conditions

Professional Skills Gained
• Infection prevention & control
• Medication awareness
• Manual handling and mobility techniques
• Understanding of CQC standards
• Confidentiality & GDPR compliance
• Professional communication with families and clinicians

Working Environment
• Community-based home visits
• Lone working with supervision
• Flexible rota patterns including alternate weekends

Progression Pathways
• Senior Care Worker
• Support Worker (Mental Health or LD)
• Care Coordinator
• Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care Apprenticeship

SAMPLE ROLE DISCLAIMER
This is a sample job listing representing the types of roles we regularly place candidates into. By applying, you will be added to the Focus 4 Learning talent pool and matched to active vacancies with employer partners.