Care Assistant

Abacare; Llanidloes; Hybrid; GBP 14,433 - 20,557; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral

Company Mobile Provided

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid training – online and face to face

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible hours

Job summary

Abacare is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join our team in Llanidloes. This fulfilling role involves providing companionship, personal care, medication reminders, and assisting with mobility and housekeeping tasks.

With a pay rate of £12.70 per hour, the position offers flexible hours and numerous benefits such as a refer a friend scheme, company mobile, and paid training. Join us to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• 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.
• Eagerness to engage in vocational training programs.
• Display initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Collect prescriptions and provide medication reminders.
• Prepare tasty meals for clients.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Support mobility for getting around.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in working with specific client groups

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Initiative

Job description

Company Description At Abacare (A CCH Group Company), 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 Overview

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? Abacare are looking for individuals like you to join our team! This position is based in Llanidloes.

Pay and Hours

Pay Rate: £12.70 per hour plus 45p mileage. (Weekends: £13.00)

Hours: Flexible, Part Time, Full Time (Paid Travel Time & Guaranteed Hours)

Travel and Commute

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship. We understand that not everyone drives. If you travel by bicycle you are very welcome to join us. With our cycle to work scheme and localised rotas, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their own community without needing a car.

Responsibilities

• 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 the home just the way they like it
• Mobility – help with getting around

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral
• Company Mobile Provided
• MOT Fully Paid For
• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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
• No experience necessary