Care Assistant

Care By Us Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Company mobile provided

MOT Fully Paid

Job summary

CCH Group is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our team in Peterlee, Durham. You will provide dedicated support to local residents, focusing on companionship, personal care, and daily living assistance.

DBS clearance is required, and there is a cycle-to-work scheme and flexible hours. This role offers opportunities to make a real difference in the community and grow within the UK's largest care company.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication across levels.
• Genuine interest in working with our client group.
• DBS screening completed or cleared.
• Patience, compassion and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to engage in vocational training to develop skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients; prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Collect prescriptions and provide reminders for medications.
• Prepare meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Keep the home clean and comfortable.
• Assist with mobility and getting around.

Skills

Communication

Client-focused

DBS cleared

Patience & empathy

Willing to train

Initiative

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:£12.80 per hour
Location:Peterlee, Durham
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 ofPeterlee, Durham, 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?

• Refer a friend scheme– earn £300 per referral!
• Company Mobile Provided
• MOT Fully Paid For!
• 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
• 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