Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne, Heaton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity & adoption pay

Death in Service

Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work

Refer a friend £300

Blue Light Card

Flexible hours

Local mileage

Paid training

Self-development

In-house app

Largest care company in UK

No experience required

Job summary

CCH Group are recruiting a compassionate Care Assistant to join our team in Newcastle upon Tyne. You’ll provide dedicated support to local residents, with a focus on dignity and respect, and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

With a pay rate of £13.45 per hour, no sponsorship available, and right to work in the UK, this role includes companionship, personal care, medication reminders and meal support across Gosforth, Jesmond & Heaton.

Qualifications

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels.
• Demonstrates sincere interest in working with our client group.
• DBS screening completed or valid.
• Patience, compassion and a positive attitude at all times.
• Willingness to engage in vocational training programs to grow skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and autonomy in duties.

Responsibilities

• Companionship – being a friendly face and preventing loneliness.
• Personal care – all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Medication – collecting prescriptions and providing reminders.
• Mealtimes – preparing meals.
• Housekeeping – keeping their home as they like.
• Mobility – helping with getting around.

Skills

Communication

Client group interest

DBS screening

Patience & compassion

Vocational training

Initiative & autonomy

Job description

At CCH Group, we are more than just a care provider. We are a supportive community with a proud history of raising standards in care since 2009. Today, we are the largest care company in the United Kingdom, with more than 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering 1.5 million hours of care every month.

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? CCH Group are looking for individuals like you to join our team

Pay Rate:£13.45 per hour
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hours: Flexible

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship

We understand thatnot everyone drives. Ifyou travel bybicycleyou are very welcome tojoin us.With ourcycle to work schemeand localised rotas, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their own community without needing a car.

CCH is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people of Gosforth, Jesmond & Heaton, ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism.

As an integral member of CCH, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of each individual under your care.
Your responsibilities will include

• Companionship–being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care–all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication–collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes–preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping–keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility–help with getting around

The Successful Assistant will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts, join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to the team?

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group
• Successfully passed DBS screening
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
• Display initiative and autonomy

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Enhanced occupationalmaternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupationalpaternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits andWell-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave(pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme– earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Cardeligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Paid training– online and face to face
• Self-development– progression opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• No experience necessary