Community Footcare Assistant

Join our team of dedicated Footcare Assistants and make a difference to the mobility and general wellbeing and health of our clients. As part of our organisation, you will provide a basic toenail cutting service to clients across various locations, including local communities in towns within Northwest Kent and Medway, as well as within the day centres situated in these areas.,

• Assess the footcare needs of clients referred to Age UK Kent Rivers.
• Provide toenail cutting services with care and professionalism.
• Ensure timely ordering and maintenance of toenail cutting equipment.
• Offer advice on foot care and suitable footwear.
• Work collaboratively to support the independence and well-being of clients.
• Monitor client satisfaction and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Maintain client relationships and confidentiality.
• Complete necessary documentation and liaise with healthcare professionals.
• Provide domestic support to service users in their own homes, where required to cover, carrying out tasks such as shopping and housework services; including (but not limited to) cleaning, cooking, washing up, washing, ironing, pet care (if applicable) etc.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to service users in their own homes, where required to cover, e.g. keeping them company during the call.
• Take on any other reasonable duties, within individual capability, to meet the needs of the organisation.
The areas covered in the Job Description are intended to provide an overall context to the role, and is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks.


• UK driving license and access to own vehicle.
• Smartphone for work-related applications.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Experience in care work, particularly with older people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dedication to Age UK Kent Rivers' values and expectations.
• Resilience and adaptability to changing environments.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach to client health concerns.
• Initiative and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of the local area and willingness to undertake mandatory training., Nail Cutting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle? (required)
  
  Petrol paid 45p per mile.
• Blue Light Card Discount.
• DBS, training and uniforms/PPE all paid for by Age UK Kent Rivers
• Pension scheme
• Further qualifications
• The opportunity to work towards an NVQ L2 qualification
• Wellbeing scheme - Simplyhealth
• ALF Kudos Awards Scheme with a chance to attend a Gala Dinner and WIN a week's stay for you and your family at our coastal holiday home, and the additional annual leave to go with it.
• Interest-free company loans.
We are looking for a committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile to take on our Community Footcare Assistant role. The individual will be providing a basic foot care service for people aged over 50. Hourly rate: £11.44 per hour, At Age UK Kent Rivers, qualifications and experience aren't the only things we look for in applicants. We value compassion, empathy for older people, and dedication to our charity's core values. We offer training, cover DBS checks, and provide good rates of pay, expenses, and mileage (subject to role). Additionally, we offer access to a new staff benefits scheme, rewarding those who go above and beyond. If you're interested in joining a dynamic team making positive changes to the lives of older people, contact us about our current vacancies. Join us, and be the change we need to see in society, and take the time to #AskAboutAlf We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable CV's/applications. Job Type: Zero hours contract Pay: £11.44 per hour Benefits:
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme