Care Assistant

Hartewell Homecare LTD; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves supporting clients with personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. Candidates should have a caring nature, good communication skills, and a valid driving license. The company offers competitive pay, training, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Paid induction and training

Competitive pay with holiday enhancements

Paid travel time and mileage

Free Blue light card

Refer a friend bonus £200

Company pension scheme

Employment assistance programme

20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic nature.
• Good communication skills required.
• Reliability and a positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is necessary.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle are required.
• Previous care experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with medication reminders or administration.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Perform light household duties.
• Help with mobility and daily activities.

Skills

Caring and empathetic nature

Good communication skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

We do not currently offer sponsorship.

Are you a kind, compassionate person looking to make a real difference in someones life? Hartewell Homecare is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join our growing team.

At Hartewell Homecare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care that supports individuals to live independently in the comfort of their own homes.

As a Care Assistant, you will support our clients with:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Medication reminders or administration
• Meal preparation
• Companionship and emotional support
• Light household duties
• Helping with mobility and daily activities
• Requirements:
• A caring and empathetic nature
• Good communication skills
• Reliability and a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Previous care experience is helpful but not required full training provided
• Availability to undertake work on some evenings and weekends.
• What We Offer:
• Paid induction and full ongoing training
• Competitive pay with enhancements for bank holidays
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Free Blue light card
• Refer a friend bonus £200
• Company pension scheme
• Employment assistance programme
• 20 days plus 8 bank holidays pro rata annual leave.
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities for career development and qualifications
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Whether you're new to care or have years of experience, if you have the heart to help others we want to hear from you!
  

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