Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking caring individuals to join their team as Care Assistants in Huddersfield. Candidates will provide essential support to clients in their homes, promoting independence and dignity. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, medication reminders, and assisting with mobility. Flexible hours and various shifts are offered. No prior experience is necessary, making it the perfect opportunity to start a rewarding career in care.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Paid training

Self-development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Patience and compassion are crucial in this role.
• Must have a dedicated and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal hygiene and care.
• Manage medication collections and reminders.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Help maintain cleanliness in the home.
• Assist clients with mobility.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Dedicated approach

Flexible approach

Job description

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Comfort Call (a part of CCH Group).

Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Huddersfield (HD3 & HD5) as well as surrounding areas.

Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic team.

As a Comfort Call, 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!

Shifts available:Flexible hours that work for you

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• 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
• 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

The kind of things you may help with?

• Companionship– being a friendly face & preventing loneliness.
• Personal Care– all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care.
• Medication– collecting prescriptions & providing reminders as well as administering medication.
• 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'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.