Community Care Assistant

Community Care Worker

Location: Bedfordshire and surrounding areas
Company: Immerse Care
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13.50 + 25p mileage

Shifts:

Long days 7am-9pm

At Immerse Care, we are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care that enables people to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Community Care Workers to join our growing team and make a real difference in people's lives every day.

As a Community Care Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to individuals with a range of care needs, helping them maintain their independence while delivering high standards of care in their own homes.

• Provide high-quality personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene.
• Support service users with medication in line with care plans and company procedures.
• Assist with meal preparation, nutrition and hydration according to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
• Help with mobility, moving and handling using appropriate equipment safely.
• Carry out light household duties such as cleaning and laundry.
• Offer companionship and emotional support, encouraging social interaction and wellbeing.
• Accompany service users to appointments and within the community where required.
• Support individuals in maintaining contact with family and friends.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and respect at all times.
• Maintain accurate records and report any changes in a service user's health or wellbeing to the Care Coordinator.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and healthcare professionals.

Essential

• 0–2 years' experience in a healthcare or care worker role (applications from those new to care are also welcomed if they demonstrate the right values).
• Caring, compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults.
• Previous voluntary or community care experience.
• Knowledge of person-centred care and safeguarding principles.

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible working hours.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive and friendly management team.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in your local community.
• Uniform and ongoing professional support.

At Immerse Care, we believe outstanding care starts with outstanding people. We value kindness, respect, teamwork and professionalism, and we're committed to supporting our staff to develop rewarding careers while delivering exceptional care to those who need it most.

If you're passionate about helping others and want a career where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.