Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 14,320 - 20,395; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Well-being Platform benefits

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Flexible hours

Paid mileage

Paid training

Self-development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Work for the largest care company in the UK

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team in Kilmarnock. The role involves providing personal care, companionship, and support to ensure the well-being of local clients. Flexible hours, competitive pay at £12.60 per hour plus mileage, and numerous benefits including training opportunities and a £150 Welcome Bonus. No prior experience is necessary, making this an excellent opportunity to start a fulfilling career in care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Sincere interest in working with the elderly and vulnerable.
• Must have passed DBS screening successfully.
• Patience, compassion, and a positive attitude are essential.
• Willingness to participate in vocational training.
• Ability to display initiative and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to reduce loneliness.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Help collect prescriptions and provide medication reminders.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Assist clients with mobility and getting around.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in client group

DBS screened

Patience and compassion

Eagerness to engage in training

Demonstrated initiative

Job description

At CCH Group, we are more than just a care provider. We are a supportive community with a proud history of raising standards in care since 2009. Today, we are the largest care company in the United Kingdom, with more than 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering 1.5 million hours of care every month.

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? CCH Group are looking for individuals like you to join our team

Pay Rate:£12.60 per hour (plus mileage) guaranteed hours, as well as a '£150 Welcome Bonus'.
Location: Kilmarnock
Hours: Flexible

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK & we are unable to offer sponsorship.

We understand thatnot everyone drives. Ifyou travel bybicycleyou are very welcome tojoin us. With ourcycle to work schemeand localised rotas, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their own community without needing a car.

CCH is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people of Kilmarnock, ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism.

As an integral member of CCH, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of each individual under your care.

Your responsibilities will include

• Companionship–being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care–all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication–collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes–preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping–keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility–help with getting around

The Successful Assistant will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts, join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to the team?

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group
• Successfully passed DBS screening
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
• Display initiative and autonomy

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Enhanced occupationalmaternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupationalpaternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits andWell-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme– earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Cardeligibility – 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 ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care company in the UK!
• No experience necessary

Book an interview at atime and date to suit you!