Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. This role emphasizes compassion and adaptability, allowing you to support adults in maintaining their independence at home. With flexible shift patterns available, you can tailor your work around your lifestyle. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including paid mileage, early pay access, and opportunities for career development through recognized qualifications. If you are looking for a rewarding career in care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No previous social care experience is required.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK and a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and personal care.
• Assisting with household tasks and errands.
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

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Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about care and want to help others join our amazing teams. No previous social care experience is required. What we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you must have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you’re looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle, there are a variety of shift patterns available, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends.

Benefits at Helping Hands

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us, giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities are available for existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognized qualifications, including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us, and we can help if you want to progress!
• FREE Blue Light Card – a national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Role of a Care Assistant

Being a Care Assistant requires you to be adaptable, kind-hearted, and compassionate. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care such as showering, bathing, and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Assisting with household tasks like cleaning, cooking, and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions