Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Greater London is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant. In this role, you'll assist with personal care, medication management, and emotional support to help clients maintain their dignity and well-being. No previous experience is required, as we value kindness and a willingness to learn above all. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, flexible hours, and opportunities for progression in the largest care company in the UK. Apply today to join our team!

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Flexible hours (part and full time available)

Paid mileage

Paid training (online and face to face)

Access to in-house app

Refer a friend scheme (£300 per referral)

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required; willingness to learn and show compassion is essential.
• Must have strong communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commitment to respectful care is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage medications and provide nutrition and meal support.
• Ensure safety and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Compassion

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Job description

What else you'll help with:

• Companionship being a friendly face & preventing loneliness through engaging conversations activities and outings.
• Personal Care all aspects of personal hygiene including bathing dressing grooming and toileting while maintaining the clients dignity and privacy.
• Medication Management collecting prescriptions providing reminders and assisting with the administration of medication as per care plan guidelines.
• Nutrition and Mealtimes preparing tasty and nutritious meals considering dietary requirements and preferences and assisting with feeding when necessary.
• Housekeeping keeping their home just the way they like it including light cleaning laundry and tidying up living spaces.
• Mobility Assistance help with getting around safely including transfers walking support and using mobility aids.
• Health Monitoring observing and reporting changes in the clients physical or mental condition to healthcare professionals and family members.
• Social Inclusion encouraging and facilitating participation in community activities and maintaining connections with family and friends.
• Emotional Support providing a listening ear empathy and reassurance to clients experiencing anxiety loneliness or distress.
• Documentation maintaining accurate records of care provided incidents and any changes in the clients condition.
• Safety and Emergency Response ensuring a safe living environment recognising potential hazards and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Collaboration working effectively with other care team members healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive and consistent care.

Qualifications:

What you'll need (besides a cape and superpowers!)

Hold onto your hats because you dont need any social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders! Were more interested in your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. Youll need to be as resilient as a rubber band and as eager to learn as a curious kitten. Get ready to level up your skills and knowledge as part of our close-knit (and slightly bonkers) team!

While previous experience isnt necessary youll need to show us that youve got compassion oozing from your pores communication skills that would make a UN diplomat jealous and problem-solving abilities that would impress our Moher Teresa herself! Oh and a commitment to delivering top-notch respectful care that would make your gran proud!

Have a right to work within the UK (sorry time travellers from the future need not apply)

Additional Information:

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday 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.

As a Care Assistant you'll receive:

• Enhanced occupationalmaternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced occupationalpaternity pay entitlement.
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits andWell-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave(pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme earn 300 per referral!
• Blue Light Cardeligibility exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Enhanced pay forweekends and bank holidays
• Paid training online and face to face
• Self-development progression opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• No experience necessary

So if youre ready to embark on a care adventure thats more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory come join our team of everyday heroes! APPLY TODAY!!

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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills:

Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1