Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Runcorn is seeking a Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. The role involves assisting with personal care, following care plans, and helping with daily tasks. No prior experience is required; the focus is on compassion and willingness to learn. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid training and shadowing

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Career path opportunities

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• No social care experience required; focus on compassion and caring abilities.
• Resilient and willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and follow individual care plans.
• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, and managing medication.
• Help with practical tasks like shopping and housework.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Company Description

Location: Runcorn and surrounding areas

Pay Rate: £12.75–£13 per hour (depending on shift), plus 30p per mile fuel allowance

Shifts available: Range of shifts available

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. With a career as a Care Assistant at Guardian Homecare, every day will be different. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Paid training and shadowing
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Career path opportunities to develop into management / team leader roles after gaining experience
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to discounts nationwide

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and support with medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll do

You don’t need any social care experience to apply. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to our talented and committed staff. We aim to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. As the largest care provider in the UK, we offer a wide range of career opportunities, security, and growth. Join us and start your journey today.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.