Care Assistant

Comfort Call Limited; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Paid training

Career progression

Job summary

Comfort Call Limited in Chester Le Street is hiring a Care Assistant to provide companionship, personal care, meal preparation, mobility support and practical help for clients in their own homes. Flexible hours, part- and full-time shifts, and local work with paid mileage are available.

No experience is required; full paid training and ongoing development are offered, along with a generous benefits package including enhanced maternity/paternity pay, pension, annual leave and access to our

Qualifications

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times.
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work.

Responsibilities

• Companionship – being a friendly face and preventing loneliness.
• Personal care – all aspects of personal hygiene and daily care.
• Medication – collecting prescriptions, reminders and administering medication.
• Mealtimes – preparing meals.
• Housekeeping – keeping the home tidy and comfortable.
• Mobility – assisting with getting around.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Care Assistant at Comfort Call in Chester Le Street & Surrounding Areas (Part of CCH Group)!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a genuine impact in people's lives? Join Comfort Call (CCH Group), the countries leading homecare provider where you'll be valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional care. We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, and fantastic opportunities for career growth. We truly are people first. If you're ready to be part of a team that truly cares, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Pay Rate:£13.30 plus paid mileage.

Shifts available:Full Time & Part Time Hours Available

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Paid training – online and face to face
• Self-development – progression opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• No experience necessary
• Book an interview at a time and date to suit you!

Job Description

The kind of things you may help with?

• Companionship– being a friendly face & preventing loneliness.
• Personal Care– all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care.
• Medication– collecting prescriptions & providing reminders as well as administering medication.
• Mealtimes– preparing tasty meals.
• Housekeeping– keeping their home just the way they like it.
• Mobility– help with getting around.

Qualifications

What you’ll need?

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country, and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.

Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers