Care Assistant

Nexxuscare; Hednesford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate care service provider in Hednesford is seeking a Care Assistant to provide domiciliary care. You will support individuals in maintaining their independence with tasks such as personal care and medication administration. Part-time hours available, primarily during weekends. Essential skills include excellent communication, compassion, and having a valid driving license. This rewarding role comes with career development opportunities and additional perks including discounts and bonuses.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Blue Light Card membership

Concert for Carers discounts

Career development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills. Ability to build positive relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Compassionate, caring, and empathetic.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, showering, and toileting.
• Administer medication and prepare food.
• Offer domestic help including laundry and cleaning.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion and empathy

Job description

About The Role

Care Assistant - Domiciliary Care- Cannock and surrounding

Are you caring, compassionate and wanting to make a real difference to the lives of others?

Part time hours available within the Cannock and Chadsmoor areas - shifts are predominantly 7am - 2pm and/or 3pm - 10pm every weekend.

As a care assistant you will provide care to individuals in their own home to ensure they remain as independent as possible for as long as possible.

The role will include support with:

• Personal care - washing, showering and toileting
• Promoting dignity
• Medication administration
• Food preparation
• Domestic help including laundry and general cleaning

About You

Our care assistants are required to work evenings with the Cannock and surrounding areas.

Candidates must be able to commute to their customers by using their own vehicle for work purposes.

We are currently unable to accept none‑drivers for this area due to the nature of the business and areas covered.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills. Ability to build positive relationships with clients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Compassionate, caring and empathetic
• Previous experience preferred but not essential as full training and support given
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes
• Right to work in UK

About Us

As a Nexxus care employee you can expect:

• Guaranteed hours are available
• Blue Light Card membership – This means you’ll get discounts from loads of high street store including JD Sports, New Look, River Island and more! You can also save money on your holidays!
• Concert for Carers - discounts or free music/comedy events
• Supportive team environment where no two days are the same.
• Career development and qualifications - We want you to progress
• Refer a friend bonus
• A rewarding role helping our service users feel safe, comfortable, and happy in their home.