Care Assistant

Care By Us Ltd; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. This role involves delivering award-winning care to clients in their homes, ensuring they maintain their independence and dignity. With flexible working hours and a variety of shifts available, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of local people. The company offers comprehensive training and a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for those looking to start or progress in their care career. Join a team that is transforming the care industry and enjoy a rewarding career with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay entitlement

Death in Service Payment

Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Flexible hours

Paid training

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A responsible, dedicated, and flexible approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Provide companionship and prevent loneliness.
• Help with medication reminders and meal preparation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Compassion

Positive Attitude

Flexibility

Job description

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

Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Darlington and surrounding areas.

Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic team.

As a Careline Homecare 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.

Benefits

• 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'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.