Care Assistant

Altogether Care; Long Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant. In this role, you will support individuals to live independently and provide both personal and emotional care. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £13.30 to £14.10 per hour, along with various benefits including a welcome bonus, ongoing training, and wellbeing support. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcome bonus

Fully funded induction

Ongoing training

Good mileage allowance

Wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Staff appreciation incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn and follow safe working practices.
• Ability to support personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support people in their home to live independently.
• Provide personal and emotional care.
• Assist with health care and appointments.

Skills

Compassion

Caring nature

Ability to empower others

Good communication

Tools

Mobile technology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support and assist people in their own home to live independently as possible.
• Empower people to make their own decisions and choice.
• Provide support with personal care.
• Offer physical and emotional support, to the people we care for.
• Help people to participate with daily living tasks & activities.
• Assist with health care and personal appointments.
• Foster positive relationships with the individual, their family, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Utilise mobile technology to record and deliver quality care.
• Uphold the principles of Altogether Care's values.
• Implement and follow safe working practices.

The location of the advertised role, may include travel to nearby areas to ensure quality care is provided.

Disability Confident

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Altogether care is a family run care provider established in 1988 where we have been serving our local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 Years!

We nurture our colleagues to grow and develop, with many of our management team promoted internally, this career choice gives you opportunities for personal and professional growth.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

Position

Care Assistant - Competitive Salary: £13.30 to £14.10 Per Hour

Are you looking for a rewarding role in a trusted care company? At Altogether Care, our family values ensure that we put people first.

Join us as a Domiciliary Care Assistant and become part of our growing family. Enjoy the support of great teams and consistent working hours.

We are recruiting individuals who are compassionate, naturally caring, and genuinely want to make a positive difference in people's lives. We want to recruit the best people, and you will be rewarded with:

• A competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 Per Hour
• Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
• As an employee you can earn extra money with our 'Refer a friend' scheme
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
• Access to 100'S eLearning courses.
• Guaranteed working hours on a Permanent contract.
• We are an established family run business, not an agency.
• Work available in your community.
• Good Mileage allowance.
• Wellbeing support for you with Access to our qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle yoga and stretching, Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques.
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; Reward and Recognition for our exceptional carers with personal thoughtful gifts.

Whether you're new to social care or you're an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity we would love to hear from you.