Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their dedicated care teams. This role offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing companionship and essential support in their homes. Flexibility is key, with various shift patterns available, making it suitable for those looking to balance work with personal commitments. Join a supportive environment where your career development is prioritized, and gain access to valuable training opportunities, including nationally recognized qualifications. If you are compassionate and eager to help others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for Care Certificate and NVQs

FREE Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required, but must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support with personal care.
• Assist with mobility, medication oversight, and household tasks.
• Run errands like shopping and prescription pickups.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Tools

Driving License

Own Vehicle

Job description

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Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

Benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Responsibilities

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions