Care Assistant

Radfield Home Care (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,597 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Travel Time

Mileage reimbursement

Free uniform

Career progression

Paid Induction Training

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support elderly individuals in their homes. The role involves offering personal care, medication management, and assistance with daily errands while ensuring comfort and dignity. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate approach, a valid driving license, and be over 18 years old. The position offers a competitive pay range of £13.50 - £14.00 per hour, along with benefits such as paid travel and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Over the age of 18.
• Full Driving Licence & access to vehicle required.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to elderly individuals within their homes.
• Assist with routine errands such as grocery shopping.
• Deliver personal care tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Medication management

Job description

Care Assistant – Radfield Home Care (UK)

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Pay Range

Base pay: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour + Paid Travel Time + Mileage. Full-time & Part-time. Shifts include weekdays and weekends, morning (7am - 2:30pm) and evening (4pm - 10pm). Location: Havering & Romford.

Benefits

• A welcoming, friendly, supportive and inclusive culture
• Fair and competitive hourly rate starting from £13.50
• DOUBLE time paid on Bank holidays
• Paid travel time at the standard hourly rate
• Tax Free Mileage at 45p per Mile
• Encouragement to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Holiday pay and pension
• Annual MOT Test on your vehicle after 1 year service
• Full support from our office team
• Blue Light Card
• Paid Induction Training

Responsibilities

You will be tasked with providing care to elderly individuals within the comfort of their own homes, offering support across a wide spectrum of needs. This includes accompanying them on outings, assisting with routine errands such as grocery shopping, providing medication management support, and delivering personal care tailored to their needs, including those with dementia. The role is similar to the care you would give to family members and loved ones, ensuring utmost respect, compassion, and assistance in maintaining their quality of life.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Over the age of 18
• Full Driving Licence & access to vehicle required
• Cannot accept sponsorship in the UK
• Enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references required
• Contact with vulnerable clients, subject to enhanced DBS disclosure
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

About Radfield Home Care (UK)

Radfield Home Care specializes in personalized, private care for older people in their own homes. We’re a national leader in home care innovation, a fast-growing, multi-award winning business. Our mission is to make ageing an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all involved. Care professionals have a huge role to play in making it happen.