Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Cuminestown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a care assistant and become part of a dedicated team that provides essential support to vulnerable individuals in their homes. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while receiving comprehensive support and career development opportunities. With flexible shifts and a strong focus on teamwork, you'll be equipped to deliver high-quality care using innovative tools. Enjoy a range of benefits, including enhanced parental pay and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

28 days annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Benefits and wellbeing platform

Career development support

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required; compassion and care are essential.
• Ability to learn new skills and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable individuals in their homes with daily activities.
• Assist with personal care, medication management, and practical tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Tools

Mobile care app

Job description

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Shifts Available:

Our rotas run from 7am until 10pm daily, and we can discuss availability with each individual.

Access to Vehicle Required:

Yes, due to the geographical location of the role.

What we offer?

NECC is part of City & County Healthcare Group, the largest home care provider in the UK. Join us as a care assistant and you’ll be part of a friendly, local team that will support and look after you. You’ll also have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds.

What you’ll get?

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement.
• Death in Service Payment.
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Benefits and wellbeing platform.
• Support to develop your career with access to further qualifications and courses.

Job Description

What you’ll do?

Our care assistants are extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting vulnerable people to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework. You’ll also assist with personal care and help clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet, and support with their medication. You’ll be supported by a close-knit care team and accessible managers. While our mobile care app will reduce paperwork and help you to deliver high-quality care. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter.

Qualifications

What you’ll need?

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.