Care Assistant

eRecruitSmart; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated home care provider in Ferndown is seeking a friendly Care Assistant to join their award-winning team. You'll support service users with personal care and daily activities, promoting independence. The role offers flexible hours, a salary of up to £15 per hour, and numerous benefits including paid travel time and access to qualifications. Previous experience in care is beneficial but training will be provided.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Paid mileage of 40p per mile

Double bank holiday pay rates

Free Blue Light card

Access to Care Certificate and NVQs

Company pension scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Free uniform

Career pathway and progression

Qualifications

• Over the age of 18 years old.
• Previous care experience is beneficial.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in their daily lives including personal care and meal support.
• Promote customer well-being for independence.
• Assist customers with medication and housework.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service background

Experience in a care-related role

Ability to work well with others

Comfortable with personal care

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic Care Assistant to join a dedicated Home Care team at one of the Top 20 most recommended Care Groups in the UK. Flexible hours are available for the right candidate plus excellent benefits.

Important Note: To apply for this role you must be currently resident in the UK as our client does not offer sponsorship.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to make a difference?

Then please read on …

About the company

Our client is a family-run, award-winning company that offers a supportive and collaborative environment for all their Home Care Assistants. They are immensely valued within the business and if you feel you share the same values and passion for people‑centred care we would love to hear from you!

About the role

Our client is looking for passionate individuals to join their friendly, award‑winning team where your work as a Care Assistant will be genuinely valued. You’ll be expected to travel between customers in Ferndown and Verwood, to the Head Office and surrounding areas, so it is essential that you have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Come and be a part of a team that prides itself on excellence and encourages service users to be as independent as possible. As a Care Assistant you will support the service user in their day‑to‑day lives including providing personal care, social activities and meal times to promote independence and maximise their quality of life.

About the responsibilities

Our client is committed to keeping the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes and the Care Assistants help with anything from everyday tasks around their customers’ homes through to complex care needs. Each day will be different. As a Care Assistant your role will include:

• Companionship
• Assisting customers with preparing and cooking meals
• Supporting customers with all aspects of personal care
• Assisting customers with all aspects of their medication
• Supporting customers with home management, such as housework and errands
• Promoting customer well‑being to live their life to the full

About you

As a Care Assistant previous experience would be beneficial, however you’ll receive training and your own mentor to support and assist you as you learn your new role. The ideal candidate for the role of Care Assistant will have or be:

• Over the age of 18 years old
• Excellent communicator and the ability to work well with others
• A customer service background
• Some experience of a care related role even supporting a relative or loved one
• Comfortable with supporting all aspects of personal care
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

About the rewards

As a Care Assistant, full‑time and part‑time hours are available and a salary on offer of up to £15. You will also receive:

• Paid travel time – you are paid for the time it takes you to travel between each customer visit
• Paid mileage of 40p per mile between calls
• Double bank holiday pay rates
• Free Blue Light card – discounts and special offers for hundreds of retailers
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days paid annual leave, pro rata
• Free Uniform – provision of uniform
• Career pathway and progression