Care Assistant

Carefound Home Care; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carefound Home Care, rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, seeks kind-hearted individuals as Professional Care Assistants in Nottingham. Offering flexible hours, competitive pay (£12.50-£14.00 per hour), and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Paid mileage at 45p per mile

24/7 local support

Funded DBS check

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Own car needed for travel.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and support to clients.
• Assisting with personal care and medication.
• Helping with errands and housekeeping.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Positive attitude

Job description

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At Carefound Home Care, we're rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care.

We're looking for kind-hearted people to join us as a Professional Care Assistant in Nottingham and surrounding areas.

To join us as a Community Care Assistant, you don't need prior experience as we'll train you with all the skills you need. You just need a full UK driving licence and your own car and to be keen to make a genuine difference to our clients' lives.

If you're looking for a career that can be flexible around your lifestyle, has guaranteed pay and involves changing peoples' lives, then look no further than working as a Professional Care Worker with Carefound Home Care. You'll get the best employment package including paid travel time, career progression and support.

Our Care Assistant role offers the following benefits:

• We have work in Nottingham, West Bridgford, Arnold, Beeston, Radcliffe on Trent and surrounding areas
• Flexible or guaranteed hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle
• High pay rate of £12.50 to £14.00 per hour
• Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days
• Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate
• Paid mileage at the full allowance of 45p per mile
• Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
• Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
• Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
• You're employed by us giving you paid holidays and our pension scheme
• Full in-house induction training with over £350 pay on completion
• Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
• 24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
• Free employee assistance programme
• Funded DBS check
• Minimum 1 hour visits

As a Care Assistant, you'll build a relationship and routine with your clients to support them to live with well-being in their own homes. You'll need to be warm, patient and compassionate with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care
• Helping with mobility and staying active
• Assisting with medication or specialist needs
• Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
• Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
• You'll need a smartphone to use our app

If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Care Assistant in Nottingham, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Salary: £12.50 to £14.00 per hour plus paid travel time, paid mileage at 45p per mile and double time bank holidays