Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Penrith; On-site; GBP 18,459 - 19,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Paid training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Mileage contribution

Flexible working hours

Access to 24/7 employee assistance programme

Free DBS check

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants in the Penrith area. The role involves providing personal care and support to individuals in their homes, promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for clients. With flexible working hours and full training provided, support for your professional development is assured. Join a top-rated home care group that values its employees and make a real difference in your community.

Qualifications

• You do not need previous experience; all training is provided.
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to the nature of the role.
• This role involves personal care, supporting medication and household tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and promote independence.
• Support with medication, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Meet and support a diverse range of individuals of all ages.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Join Alcedo Care Carisle as a Care Assistant working within the areas of Carlisle, Brampton and Longtown.

Excellent rates of pay £ 13.40 -£ 13.90 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £ 15.47 to £16.05)

We are offering a free DBS check! Immediate interviews available - let's fast-track your application!

Expected average hours – 20 to 40 hours plus per week. Shifts are flexible where possible and we also have opportunities for short shifts or 12-hour shifts days or nights.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support individuals in their own homes as a Care Assistant?

Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Paid training following successful completion of 1 week’s work
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £250 for every successful referral.
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible working hours (full-time, part time and casual)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
• We are offering a free DBS check!

We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North-West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire and Wales. We deliver more than a million care hours each year. Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensure you receive all the support and skills you need as a Care Assistant, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.

We believe in helping you develop in your career with Alcedo Care. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring.

About the Role:

Driving Requirement

This role requires the post holder to:

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Be medically fit to drive
• Be willing to undertake appropriate checks in line with company policy

As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages.

The Care Assistant role involves personal care including continence support, washing, dressing as well as supporting with medication, meal preparation and helping with household tasks. Just as importantly, you’ll promote people’s independence, whilst bringing a real sense of joy to those you support.

You do not need previous experience to join our team, as all training is provided to boost your skills and confidence.

Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals and the need to work flexible hours including late evenings and weekends, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers, we’d love to hear from you. Our dedicated recruitment team is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.