Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. The role involves supporting clients with personal care and companionship, offering flexible hours and various benefits including paid mileage and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess a driving license and a kind-hearted nature.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App for up to 50% of pay in advance

Referral bonus up to £100

Access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• No prior social care experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Assist with mobility and household tasks.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

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Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care and want to help others join our amazing teams. We don't require previous social care experience, but you must have the Right to Work in the UK as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle is required.

If you're seeking a job with flexible hours, we offer various shift patterns including mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we offer the following benefits:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App allowing you to request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Direct employment as a care assistant grants access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available for existing staff
• Support for completing nationally recognized qualifications like your Care Certificate and NVQs. We value your career development and support progression!
• FREE Blue Light Card for discounts at hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on the cost of living

As a Care Assistant, you should be adaptable, kind-hearted, and prioritize others. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care such as showering, bathing, and toileting
• Assisting with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping with household tasks like cleaning, cooking, and tidying
• Running errands such as grocery shopping or prescription pickups