Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking Care Assistants in Cramlington to deliver compassionate care to clients in their homes. The role involves companionship, personal care, medication reminders, and meal preparation. You will work flexible hours and enjoy benefits like enhanced maternity/paternity pay, paid training, and local work with mileage compensation. No experience is necessary, and this position offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Paid training

Self-development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Qualifications

• You need strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A responsible and dedicated approach to work is essential.
• Patience and compassion are highly valued in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and medication reminders.
• Prepare meals and help with housekeeping.
• Support mobility and ensure the client's comfort.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Comfort Call (a part of CCH Group).

Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Cramlington, Dudley and Burradon as well as surrounding areas.

Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic team.

As a Comfort Call, Care Assistant, you’ll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self-worth. Every day is different!

Shifts available:Flexible hours that work for you

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to work 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 see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.