Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Ripon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. No prior experience is needed; however, candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. Flexible hours are available, with various shift patterns including mornings and weekends. The role involves providing personal care, companionship, and support with household tasks. The company offers competitive benefits including paid mileage, early pay options, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and personal care.
• Assisting with mobility and medication oversight.
• Helping with household tasks and errands.

Skills

Adaptability

Kindness

Caring attitude

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, you must have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're seeking a job with flexible hours, 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 allowing 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 for 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 a caring attitude. 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 grocery shopping or prescription pickups