Care Assistant

Customcare; Barnstaple; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in the lives of local people in Barnstaple and surrounding areas. This role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate care, ensuring clients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. With flexible hours, paid training, and a range of benefits including enhanced pay for weekends, this position is perfect for those looking to grow and develop within the largest care company in the UK. If you have a caring attitude and a desire to help others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay entitlement

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!

Blue Light Card eligibility

Paid training – online and face to face

Self-development – progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A compassionate and dedicated approach to care is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care to clients.
• Assist with medication reminders and meal preparation.
• Help clients with mobility and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

patience

compassion

positive attitude

flexibility

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with HomeLife Carers (a part of CCH Group).

Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Barnstaple and surrounding areas.

Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic team.

As a Home Life Carers Care Assistant, you’ll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self-worth. Every day is different!

Pay Rate:£12-£14.20 per hour depending on the area, plus paid mileage

Shifts available:Flexible hours that work for you

• Enhanced occupationalmaternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupationalpaternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits andWell-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave(pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme– earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Cardeligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Enhanced pay forweekends and bank holidays
• Paid training– online and face to face
• Self-development– progression opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• No experience necessary
• Book an interview at atime and date to suit you!

Job Description

What you’ll help with:

• Companionship–being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care–all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication–collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes–preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping–keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility–help with getting around

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.