Care Assistant

HICA Group; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Cottingham is looking for a Care Assistant to support service users in maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, nutrition, and mobility. Full training is provided, making it an ideal role for newcomers to the care sector. Competitive pay at £12.22 per hour for 36 hours a week, with opportunities for career growth and various employee perks.

Benefits

Access to earned wages instantly

Car & Cycle Schemes

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Instant Recognition

Career Growth

Monthly Lottery

Exclusive Discounts

Fitness Perks

Affordable finance options

Health Plans

Wellbeing Support

Free Parking

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary as full training is provided.
• Must have the right qualities to care for others.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with everyday tasks and activities.
• Report safeguarding concerns effectively.
• Promote independence and improve residents' quality of life.
• Assist with personal care, nutrition, and mobility.

Skills

Kind nature

Motivation to help others

Job description

The leaves are changing colour - are you ready to make a change too? Join HICA and make a real difference to peoples lives!

The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Pay & Hours

• £12.22 per hour
• 36 hours per week (12 hrs shifts)
• Days shifts available
• Working to a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)

The Role

• By becoming a Care Assistant, you will support our services users to maintain their independence by assisting with everyday tasks and activities, in line with their individual needs
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns
• Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
• Personal care (washing, dressing, oral hygiene)
• Observe and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being reporting any changes
• Assist with meals and drinks to support our resident’s overall nutrition
• Contribute and support during activities
• Maintain and develop professional relations with families
• Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
• Assist with mobility and transferring safely e.g. from bed to chair
• Full training is provided so if you are new to the care sector, we will help you start your journey with confidence

Rewards & Benefits

• Stream – Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly
• Car & Cycle Schemes – Spread MOT/repair costs & save up to £1,000 with Halfords
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus – Earn £250–£2,000
• Instant Recognition – Win vouchers for going above and beyond
• Career Growth – Funded qualifications & clear progression
• Monthly Lottery – Big cash prizes
• Exclusive Discounts – Retail, supermarkets, holidays & more
• Fitness Perks – Gym discounts & free workouts
• Smart Savings & Loans – Affordable finance options
• Health Plans – Discounted hospital & death benefit cover
• Wellbeing Support – Free counselling & 24/7 EAP
• Free Parking – Hassle-free parking at work

About you

Whether you are new to the sector or already have an established career in our industry, if you have a kind nature and are motivated by putting smiles on faces, then we would love to hear from you!

We provide full training so don’t worry If you are new to the care sector, if you have the right qualities to care we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across a range of services, including our care homes, residential settings and in the community.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.