Care Assistant

plusdebleu; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant for day shifts with an immediate start. Responsibilities include personal care, building relationships with residents, and ensuring their well-being. The position offers flexible hours (24 to 36 per week) and pays starting at £12.25 per hour, along with numerous perks including paid holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid holiday up to 28 days

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Assistance with London transport costs

Assistance with London accommodation costs

Workplace pension contributions through NEST

Free uniform

Paid mandatory training

£250 signing-on bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in residential care required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and move residents safely.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families.
• Assist residents in living independently and enjoying activities.

Skills

Experience working with older people in residential care

Good written and verbal communication skills

IT competency

Flexibility

Patience

Education

QCF 1-5 or NVQ 2-3 in Care

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant - day shifts - immediate start at Whetstone, N20.

Work flexibly around your family or other commitments; we can offer between 24 and 36 hours per week.

We are recruiting Care Assistants to our residential care homes in Barnet. We care for older persons and older persons living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, moving and handling, mealtime support, social activities, and other tasks required to support residents through their lives.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and health care professionals; keep the team leader informed of residents’ needs and progress.
• Help residents live a full life, be more independent, enjoy daily activities, and exercise choice in day-to-day living.
• Have residents feel safe, comfortable, and secure, whether assisting your team leader, completing care records, or helping someone eat their lunch.

What we can offer you

• Pay rates start at £12.25 per hour and increase depending on experience and qualifications.
• Paid holiday up to 28 days.
• Staff recognition scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Assistance with London transport costs.
• Assistance with London accommodation costs.
• Workplace pension contributions through NEST.
• Free uniform.
• Paid mandatory training, with opportunities for ongoing specialist training (e.g., advanced food hygiene, diabetes, dementia) to support professional development.
• £250 signing-on bonus, £250 annual retention bonus, and unlimited £250 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Career advancement opportunities and long service awards.

What we need you to have

• Experience working with older people in residential care; willingness to learn; flexible, patient, caring, organised, enthusiastic, and good with people.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; IT competency.
• Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• QCF 1-5 (or NVQ 2-3 in Care) is desirable.

What you need to do

• Please forward your CV with full contact details including postal and email address.
• On receipt, your CV will be reviewed and we will contact you regarding a telephone interview.
• If successful, recruitment, induction/training, and start date will be arranged as soon as possible.
• If you would like a meaningful career making a positive impact, please apply now.

Terms and conditions apply. Contact: Staff Administrator.