Care Assistant

Altogether Care; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable domiciliary care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to support individuals in living independently at home. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with healthcare appointments, and fostering positive relationships. The company offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment, valuing staff development.

Benefits

Competitive salary: £13.30 to £14.10 per hour

Welcome bonus via 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Fully funded induction and ongoing training

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support including access to Mental Health First Aiders

Good mileage allowance

Staff appreciation incentives and gifts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support for personal care and healthcare appointments.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Commitment to safe working practices and upholding company values.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently in their homes.
• Assist clients with daily living tasks and activities.
• Travel to nearby areas for quality care provision.

Skills

Personal care support

Emotional support

Communication skills

Use of mobile technology

Job description

Support and assist people in their own homes to live independently as much as possible.

Empower individuals to make their own decisions and choices.

Provide support with personal care and assist with health care and personal appointments.

Offer physical and emotional support to those we care for.

Help people participate in daily living tasks and activities.

Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, colleagues, and other professionals.

Utilise mobile technology to record and deliver quality care.

Uphold the principles of Altogether Care's values.

Implement and follow safe working practices.

The role may include travel to nearby areas to ensure quality care is provided.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer. This means we offer interviews to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role. For more details, please visit our website.

Join us as a Domiciliary Care Assistant

Enjoy the support of great teams, consistent working hours, and a rewarding career in a trusted care company.

Altogether Care is a family-run provider established in 1988, serving local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years. We value our colleagues' growth and development, with many management positions promoted internally.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £13.30 to £14.10 per hour
• Welcome bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training
• Access to hundreds of eLearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• Work in your local community
• Good mileage allowance
• Wellbeing support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light discount package
• Wellbeing events like yoga, mindfulness, and breathing techniques
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives and gifts

Whether you're new to social care or experienced, we would love to hear from you.