Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Machynlleth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare company in Machynlleth is seeking compassionate individuals for the role of Care Assistant. No prior experience is required, as the focus is on caring qualities and the ability to learn. The role involves assisting clients with personal care and daily living activities in their own homes. Flexibility in shifts and enhanced benefits are offered. This position is a chance to make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your career in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and wellbeing platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience is required; compassion and a caring attitude are essential.
• Resilience and a willingness to learn are important qualities.
• Being part of a close-knit team is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care tasks, following individual care plans.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including shopping and housework.
• Help clients manage their medications and ensure safety in their homes.

Skills

Compassion

Willingness to learn new skills

Resilience

Job description

Pay Rate: £12.70 per hour (weekends £13.00), plus travel time and paid mileage

Shifts Available: Various shifts available

Access to vehicle required due to geographical nature of role

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. With a career as a Care Assistant at Care By Us, part of City & County, every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and wellbeing platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.

Additional Information

What you’ll get

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

Abacareis an Equal Opportunities Employer and part of the CCH Group.