Care Assistant

City & County Healthcare Group; Great Bowden; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is hiring Care Assistants to deliver compassionate care in the community. Duties include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. The ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude. The role offers competitive pay and flexible hours for work-life balance, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Pay rate of £13.00 per hour

Flexible hours

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Pension scheme

Paid training

28 days annual leave

Referral bonus up to £300

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal hygiene and care.
• Support with medication and reminders.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Maintain a clean and organized home.
• Assist clients with mobility.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Responsible approach

Flexible approach

Job description

Care Assistant

City & County Healthcare Group

• Market Harborough, Leicestershire
• £13.00 per hour
• Permanent
• Full-time

Company Description

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Help at Home (a part of CCH Group). Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Market Harborough, Oadby, Wigston, Blaby, Countesthorpe, Whetstone, Narborough, Enderby, Cosby, Market Harborough, Fleckney, Kibworth. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic team. As a Help at Home 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!

Benefits

• Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour depending on the area, plus paid mileage
• Shifts available: Flexible hours that work for you
• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• 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
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
• 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

What you'll help with:

• Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• 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 see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours. City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers