Care Assistant

Helping Hands; Kempston; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Kempston is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant. This role offers flexibility with shift patterns and the opportunity to make a positive impact on others' lives. No prior care experience is required, making it accessible to passionate individuals who wish to support others. Key qualifications include a valid UK driving license and the Right to Work in the UK. Salary is £34,976 per year with various benefits including paid mileage and career development support.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App - access up to 50% of pay in advance

Referral bonus up to £100

Holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support to complete nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK required.
• Full UK driving license with access to own vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Support with personal care such as showering and bathing.
• Help with mobility around the home.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Help around the house with cleaning and cooking.
• Run errands like food shopping.

Skills

Kind-heartedness

Adaptability

Companionship

Personal care assistance

Medical support

Mobility assistance

Job description

Care Assistant

Helping Hands
Kempston
£34,976 per year - estimated
Full time
NEW

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.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following 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

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

£16.15 per hour