Care Assistant

The Human Support Group Limited; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care services provider in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for a Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with personal care tasks and practical support. Compassion and resilience are essential, with no prior experience required. The position offers a pay rate of £12.70 per hour and various shifts, including opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Paid training and shadowing

Uniform and PPE provided

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No social care experience is required to apply.
• Ability to care for clients.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to live safer and supported lives.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
• Help with practical tasks like shopping and housework.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

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Location: Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas

Pay Rate: £12.70 per hour and 45p per mile

Shifts available: Range of shifts available

We are sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

A driving licence and own transport are essential for this role.

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days, fresh challenges, and exciting opportunities. As a Care Assistant at Guardian Homecare, every day will be different, offering you the chance to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Paid training and shadowing
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career development opportunities into management or team leader roles after gaining sufficient experience
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card, with access to over 15,000 discounts nationwide

Job Description

What you’ll do

As a care assistant, you'll support clients to live safer and supported lives in their own homes. You'll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, and supporting medication. You will also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll do

No social care experience is required to apply. We value compassion and the ability to care. Resilience, willingness to learn, and the ability to develop your skills as part of a team are essential.