Care Assistant

Comfort Call Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Blue Light Card eligibility

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Comfort Call Limited is seeking a dedicated Care Professional to provide compassionate support in clients' homes, following personalised care plans that prioritise dignity and respect. You will perform essential tasks with autonomy and be part of a supportive team focused on meaningful outcomes.

No experience is required, but a caring attitude is essential. Paid training, progression opportunities, and flexible hours are on offer; travel between clients within the local community is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of social care experience.
• Heart of gold and kindness; willingness to learn.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not offered.
• Willing and able to travel between clients within the local community.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Assist with medication preparation and safe administration.
• Help with mobility and safe use of aids.
• Prepare meals and snacks; provide mealtime support.
• Carry out light domestic duties and housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and build meaningful relationships.
• Monitor health changes and report them promptly.
• Record-keeping and documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues, professionals, and families.
• Ensure safety and emergency response when needed.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Reliability

Empathy

Education

NVQ / Diploma Health and Social Care (Level 2/3)

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.