Care Assistant

Saxon Care; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Broxmore Park is looking for kind and compassionate individuals to support clients in all aspects of their daily life, including personal care and companionship. The role offers a competitive salary of £12.40 - £13.90 per hour and includes benefits such as guaranteed hours, career development opportunities, and paid holidays. Full training is provided for both experienced and non-experienced carers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Guaranteed hours and permanent contracts

Paid mileage at 45p per mile

Career development opportunities

29 days paid holiday per year

Generous refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal care.
• Accompanying clients on outings and offering companionship.
• Encouraging clients to take an active role in their care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Supporting our clients in all aspects of their daily life, i.e. meal preparation, medication prompts and general domestic support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting clients with personal care
• Accompanying clients on outings and offering companionship
• Encouraging clients to take an active role in the planning and provision of their care
• Recording and reporting daily visit information

We are looking for kind, caring and compassionate individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Requirements include:

• Must have a full UK driving licence and own vehicle
• Availability to work alternate weekends
• Right to work in the UK

We welcome experienced and non-experienced carers, as we provide full training. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £12.40 - £13.90 per hour, plus paid travel and waiting time between calls
• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours and double-time compensation for work carried out on public holidays
• Guaranteed hours and permanent contracts
• Paid mileage at 45p per mile
• Career development opportunities with nationally recognised care certificates
• 29 days paid holiday per year, including an extra day for your birthday
• Generous refer a friend scheme

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive team, please do not hesitate to get in touch! We look forward to hearing from you!