Care Assistant

Eclipse Homecare Limited; Malvern Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Hours

NVQ/ Diploma Support

Career Progression

Paid Training

Maternity/Paternity pay

Death in Service

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Refer-a-Friend £300

Blue Light Card

Flexible Hours

Local Mileage

Weekend/Bank Holiday Pay

In-house App

Largest care company UK

Job summary

Eclipse Homecare Limited is seeking Care Professionals to provide essential home-based care, following personalised plans with dignity and respect. You’ll assist with personal care, medications, mobility, meals, and light housekeeping while offering companionship and promoting independence.

We welcome those with a caring heart and strong communication skills; travel between local clients is required. Flexible hours, training, and progression opportunities are offered within a leading UK care

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of social care experience.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to care.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable and patient.
• Willingness to travel between clients within the local community.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assist with medication preparation and safe administration.
• Support mobility and use of aids safely.
• Prepare meals and offer mealtime support.
• Carry out light domestic duties such as laundry and tidying.
• Offer companionship and build meaningful relationships.
• Encourage social inclusion and participation in community activities.
• Support independence and choice in care.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

6 months social care experience

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.

• Supporting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming with the utmost dignity
• Assisting with medication – preparation and safe administration
• Helping with mobility – using aids/equipment safely and supporting rehabilitation after hospital stays
• Preparing meals/snacks and offering mealtime support
• Carrying out light domestic duties – laundry, making beds, household tasks
• Offering companionship and building meaningful relationships

What Else You’ll Help With

• Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
• Social Inclusion – encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities
• Promoting Independence – ensuring dignity and choice are at the forefront of your care
• Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
• Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
• Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
• Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
• Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
• Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
• Documentation – accurate record keeping
• Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
• Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

Qualifications

What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape and Superpowers!)

Hold onto your hats — ideally, you’ll have at least 6 months of social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders!

But here’s the truth: what matters most to us is your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. You’ll need to be as resilient as a rubber band and as eager to learn as a curious kitten. Don’t worry — we’ll help you level up your skills and knowledge as part of our close-knit (and delightfully quirky) team.

While experience is a bonus, we’re really looking for people who:

• Have compassion oozing from every pore.
• Can communicate like a UN diplomat.
• Possess problem‑solving powers that would impress Mother Teresa.
• Are committed to respectful, high-quality care that would make your gran proud.
• Have the right to work within the UK (Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship).
• Are willing and able to travel between clients within the local community.

Additional Information

What You’ll Receive

• Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.
• Fully Funded Qualifications: Ongoing support to achieve your NVQ / Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care!
• Career Progression Opportunities: Clear pathways to advance into Senior Care, Coaching, or Management roles.
• Paid training
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
• Death in Service payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits & Well-being platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral)
• Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)
• Flexible hours – part-time and full-time
• Local work with paid mileage
• Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays
• Access to our in-house app
• The backing of the largest care company in the UK
• No experience required

Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?

If you’re ready for a career adventure that’s more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.