Care Assistant

Inner Vibe; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to support individuals in their homes. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.30 to £14.10 per hour, with guaranteed working hours. Ideal candidates are compassionate and dedicated to improving the lives of others, with opportunities for training and development in a supportive environment. Join us to make a positive difference in your community.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Guaranteed working hours

Wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
• Ability to support and assist people in their own home.
• Willingness to travel to nearby areas for care provision.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist people to live independently.
• Provide personal care support.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals and families.

Skills

Compassion

Caring nature

Communication

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant - Drivers Only. 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 offer a competitive package and various employee benefits as described below.

Benefits

• A competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 per hour
• Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
• Refer a Friend scheme to earn extra money
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
• Access to hundreds of 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 with access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light discount package (discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxation and yoga, self-affirmation and menopause support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; rewards and recognition for exceptional carers

Role Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Support and assist people in their own home to live independently as much as possible
• Empower people to make their own decisions and choices
• Provide support with personal care
• Offer physical and emotional support to the people we care for
• Help people participate in daily living tasks and 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

About the Company

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, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Other organisations might call this role: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver, Domiciliary Care Worker.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.