Care Assistant

Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow) Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 19,630 - 21,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry average pay

Double time on bank holidays

Paid mileage at 45p per mile

Flexible or guaranteed hours

Support for further training

24/7 local support

Paid holidays and pension scheme

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Macclesfield is seeking a Professional Care Assistant to provide essential support to clients. The ideal candidate will possess a full UK driving licence and a car, with training provided for those without experience. This role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay of £14.25 to £15.75 per hour, and comprehensive benefits including paid travel time and career progression opportunities. Join us and make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and own car required.
• No prior experience necessary, training provided.
• Must be kind-hearted and eager to help clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Support with personal care.
• Help with mobility and activity.
• Assist with medication needs.
• Help with housekeeping and cooking.
• Run errands like shopping or picking prescriptions.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care support

Mobility assistance

Medication assistance

Housekeeping

Cooking

Smartphone use

Job description

Overview

At Carefound Home Care, we're rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care.

We're looking for kind-hearted people to join us as a Professional Care Assistant in Macclesfield and surrounding areas.

To join us as a Community Care Assistant, you don't need prior experience as we'll train you with all the skills you need. You just need a full UK driving licence and your own car and to be keen to make a genuine difference to our clients' lives.

If you're looking for a career that can be flexible around your lifestyle, has guaranteed pay and involves changing peoples' lives, then look no further than working as a Professional Care Worker with Carefound Home Care. You'll get the best employment package including paid travel time, career progression and support.

Benefits

• We have work in Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Cheadle, Knutsford, Macclesfield and surrounding areas
• Flexible or guaranteed hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle
• Above industry average pay of £14.25 to £15.75 per hour (including paid travel time)
• Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days
• Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate (included in the above hourly rate)
• Paid mileage at the full allowance of 45p per mile
• Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
• Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
• Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
• You're employed by us giving you paid holidays and our pension scheme
• Full in-house induction training with over £350 pay on completion
• Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
• Career progression along our career path
• 24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
• Funded DBS check
• Minimum 1 hour visits

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care
• Helping with mobility and staying active
• Assisting with medication or specialist needs
• Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
• Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
• You'll need a smartphone to use our app

If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Care Assistant in Macclesfield, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Salary: £14.25 to £15.75 per hour (including paid travel time), paid mileage at 45p per mile and double time bank holidays