Care Assistant

SeeMeHired; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Domiciliary Care Assistant to support individuals in their homes. The role includes providing personal care, assisting with daily tasks, and fostering positive relationships while ensuring safe practices. Ideal candidates will have a full driving license and access to a vehicle. This position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and benefits including a pension scheme and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 Per Hour

Welcome Bonus via Refer a Friend scheme

Fully funded induction and ongoing training

Access to hundreds of eLearning courses

Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract

Good mileage allowance

Wellbeing support access

Company pension scheme

Staff appreciation rewards

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Access to own vehicle is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Support with health care and personal appointments.
• Implement safe working practices.

Skills

Supporting individuals to live independently

Empowering decision-making

Personal care support

Delivering emotional support

Building positive relationships

Utilising mobile technology

Job description

Overview

Whether you\'re new to social care or you\'re an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity we would love to hear from you. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant with us you will:

• Support and assist people in their own home to live as independently as possible.
• Empower people to make their own decisions and choices.
• Provide support with personal care.
• Offer physical and emotional support to the people we care for.
• Help people participate in daily living tasks and activities.
• Assist with health care and personal appointments.
• Foster positive relationships with the individual, their family, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Utilise mobile technology to record and deliver quality care.
• Uphold the principles of Altogether Care\'s values.
• Implement and follow safe working practices.
• The location of the advertised role may include travel to nearby areas to ensure quality care is provided.

Altogether Care is a family-run care provider established in 1988, serving local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years. We nurture our colleagues to grow and develop, with many of our management team promoted internally. This career choice offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Other organisations might refer to this role as Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver, or Domiciliary Care Worker.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What you will need

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access To Own Vehicle

Benefits

• A competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 Per Hour
• Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends \'Refer a Friend\' scheme
• Opportunity to earn extra money with the \'Refer a Friend\' scheme
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
• Access to hundreds of eLearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• We are an established family-run business, not an agency
• Work available in your community
• Good mileage allowance
• Wellbeing support with access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light discount package (travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxing activities, yoga, self-affirmation and menopause support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives and rewards for exceptional carers