Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading Home Care provider is looking for Care Assistants in Ferndown to provide vital personal care and support to their clients. This role offers flexibility in hours, excellent benefits, and a salary of up to £15 per hour. Candidates must have a driving licence and a passion for people-centred care.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Paid mileage of 40p per mile

Double bank holiday pay rates

Free Blue Light card

Access to recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, NVQs)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care-related role beneficial.
• Comfortable with providing personal care.
• Over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, cooking meals, and medication assistance.
• Promote well-being and encourage independence.
• Travel between customers to provide care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Job description

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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 and 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, who are immensely valued within the business and if you feel you share the same values and passion for people-centred care then 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 as a Care Assistant, you have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Come and be a part of the team which prides itself on excellence and encouraging 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 meals 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 their Care Assistants help with anything from everyday tasks around their customers’ homes through to complex care needs. They appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every 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 / be:

• Over the age of 18 years old
• Excellent communicator and the ability to work well with others
• Some experience of a care related role even supporting a relative or loved one
• Be comfortable with supporting with 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 there is a salary on offer of up to £15 plus you will 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