Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid - 35p per mile

Weekend shifts

Full PPE provided

Training and development

Job summary

Manorcourt Homecare is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care in clients' homes in Saffron Walden and surrounding areas. The role offers full and part-time hours with weekend shifts from 7am to 10pm, and mileage paid at 35p per mile.

Access to transport is valued but not strictly required as training and support are provided. In this role you will support with personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, companionship, and light domestic

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential.
• Compassion and commitment to care are emphasized in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care (hygiene, dressing, etc.).
• Assist with administering medication.
• Help with meal preparation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Caring nature

Independence

Job description

Care Assistant

Saffron WaldenAnd Surrounding Areas

£13.80 - £14.30 per hour

Full & Part Time Hours Available

Weekends shifts from 7am to 10pm available

Mileage paid at 35p per mile - own transport is essential

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our dedicated local care team, as a domiciliary care assistant for Manorcourt Homecare.

In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, helping them to maintain their health, wellbeing, and independence.

What would a typical day look like?

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Supporting with the administering of medication
• Assisting with meal preparation
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Carrying out light domestic tasks and occasional food shopping.

You will build meaningful relationships with the individuals you support, your fellow carers and your branch support teams; promoting our company values, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Due to the nature of this role, good communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Access to your own transport is an advantage but not essential.

Whether you are an experienced care assistant, support worker, or someone new to care, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay - with enhanced rates on weekends and bank holidays
• Company pension
• Holiday pay - (5.6 weeks per year)
• Flexible working - patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Comprehensive training - via our in-house Healthcare Homes Academy
• Career development opportunities - qualifications and apprenticeships available
• Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn £500 per referral
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to financial support, mental health support, counselling and family wellbeing
• Blue Light Card – discounts on retail, supermarkets, shopping, fuel, days out and restaurants
• Recognition and long service awards.

Full PPE is provided to ensure the safety of our carers and clients.

Manorcourt Homecare is part of the Healthcare Homes Group. With 9 homecare branches across East Anglia and Greater London, Manorcourt Homecare has been providing quality-led homecare and Live-in care services since 1999.