Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. This role is perfect for those who want to make a difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible working hours. You will provide essential support to adults in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With no previous experience required, this is an excellent opportunity to start a fulfilling career in care. The company offers various benefits, including paid mileage, early pay options, and support for career development through recognized qualifications. Join a team where kindness and adaptability are at the core of what we do.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• No previous social care experience required.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Assist with mobility and medication support.
• Help with household tasks and errands.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

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Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care and want to help others join our amazing teams. No previous social care experience is required; what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle are necessary.

If you're seeking a job flexible around your lifestyle, various shift patterns are available, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we offer the following benefits:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App allows you to request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us, giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities are available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognized qualifications, including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us, and we can help you progress!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on the cost of living

Being a Care Assistant requires adaptability, kindness, and putting others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care such as showering, bathing, and toileting
• Assisting with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping with household tasks like cleaning, cooking, and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions