Care Assistant

Visiting Angels West Leicestershire; Leicester; On-site; GBP 13,500 - 14,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£150 refer a friend scheme

Free DBS

Free car valeting every six months

Contribution to annual vehicle service charge

Job summary

Visiting Angels West Leicestershire is seeking dedicated carers to help clients in Blaby, Broughton Astley, and Wigston. You will assist clients with daily tasks to enhance their quality of life in their own homes.

The role requires a caring attitude, good communication skills, and a full UK driving license. Benefits include £13.50 per hour, paid travel time, and opportunities for loyalty rewards. Join us to redefine caregiving!

Qualifications

• A full UK Driving License and use of a car.
• Experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
• Proof of right-to-work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks for clients.
• Assist clients with laundry and light housework.
• Support clients in accessing the community.
• Administer medication as required.
• Provide personal care including bathing and dressing.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description

We are Expanding our team !!!

Visiting Angels West Leicestershire are looking for carers in Blaby, Broughton Astley, Wigston and the surrounding areas.

Our Carers are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage and support them to be successful in delivering care. We believe that care cannot be rushed that’s why we pay travel time between clients giving you “time to care.” Guarantee a 5% salary increase annually.

We redefine the role of carers in society and by doing so deliver a new standard of person-centred care.

Job Description

As a carer you will be visiting our clients in their own homes. Supporting them with everyday tasks, so they can continue to live independently whilst enriching their lives in the comfort of their own homes.

Duties will include:

• Preparing meals and snacks.
• Helping with laundry or light housework.
• Supporting our clients to access the community.
• Prompting & administering medication.
• Personal care, helping them to get up in the morning or prepare for bed in the evening, including a shower or bath.
• Assist them with dressing/undressing.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference
• A full UK Driving License and use of a car.
• Experience is not essential as full training (which is paid) will be provided.
• Proof of right-to-work in the United Kingdom
• Reliability, flexibility, hard work, and honesty
• Good communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Ability to work as part of a team

Additional Information

• £13.50 an hour plus 30p Mileage and Paid Travel Time on top of hourly rate.
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays plus Paid Travel Time plus 30p Mileage.
• An opportunity to increase your hourly rate through our Loyalty and Career Recognition Programme.
• Free DBS.
• £150 refer a friend scheme.
• Free car valeting every six months and contribution to your annual vehicle service charge.

Job Location

Blaby, Broughton Astley, Wigston and surrounding areas.