Care Assistant

Calderdale Home Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Calderdale Home Care as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in the lives of individuals in Newcastle. This role offers flexibility in working hours, generous pay rates, and numerous benefits while providing essential support to those in need of care.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Paid DBS

Regular bonuses

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

Company phone and training

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals with daily living tasks.
• Respect for individuals' dignity and privacy.
• Commitment to non-discriminatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals in their own homes.
• Maintain accurate records and follow procedures.
• Support daily living tasks while respecting independence.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Good communication

Workload prioritization

Job description

Care Assistant (Must be a driver)

Calderdale Homecare is an employee-owned social enterprise committed to providing outstanding care in Newcastle.

We are interested in hearing from committed, caring, and passionate individuals who are looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to someone's quality of life and independence while they continue to live in their own homes.

This is a chance to join a company that truly values all employees and is passionate about providing quality care.

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Flexible or set working patterns to suit you
• Generous pay rates £12.75 + 45p per mile (for car drivers) and your travel time
• Paid DBS
• Refer a Friend Scheme: £150
• Regular bonus payments
• Time and a half/double time bank holiday payments
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday equivalent
• Company phone, training, and progression opportunities
• Free uniform, fleece, and winter coat provided

Requirements for the Care Assistant:

• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and alternate weekends; weekend-only positions also available
• Caring and compassionate attitude towards people in need of care
• Respect for individuals with various medical conditions, backgrounds, and beliefs, and a strong commitment to non-discriminatory practice
• Excellent reliability
• Good communication skills
• Ability to support individuals with daily living tasks while respecting their dignity, independence, choices, and privacy
• Effective workload prioritization skills
• Ability to maintain accurate written and electronic records and follow reporting procedures
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed-term contract, Zero hours contract

Hours: 16-40 per week

Care Assistant Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability or weekends only

If this sounds like the job for you, we look forward to hearing from you.