Care Assistant

Guardian Homecare Limited; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in the UK is seeking Care Assistants to support clients in their homes, performing essential daily tasks and personal care. This role is ideal for individuals with a compassionate nature and a willingness to learn. No prior social care experience is necessary, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in care. The role offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Paid training and shadowing

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals interested in providing care.
• Ability to learn new skills and develop knowledge.
• Strong resilience for working in care environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Follow individual care plans as needed.
• Support clients with medication management and practical tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Company Description

Location : BB4, BLO, OL12, OL13

Pay Rate : £12.50 per hour (£12.80 weekends) plus 30p mileage

Shifts available : Range of shifts available

Access to vehicle required due to the geographical nature of the role

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. With a career as a Care Assistant at HSG part of City & County every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity 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
• Pension scheme
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.