Care assistant

TN United Kingdom; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying flexible working hours. With a focus on compassion and adaptability, you will provide essential support in personal care, medication management, and daily activities. The company values your career development, offering pathways to recognized qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities. Join a team that prioritizes independence and well-being, ensuring that life is better at home for those you care for.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for recognized qualifications

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Qualifications

• No previous social care experience required.
• Must have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support with personal care.
• Assist with mobility, medication, and household tasks.
• Run errands such as shopping and picking up prescriptions.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Adaptability

Personal Care Support

Medication Management

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 who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don’t require you to have any previous social care experience. 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 are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you’re looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle, there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends.

Benefits at Helping Hands

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• 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 available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us—if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card – a national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Role Responsibilities

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted, and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care such as showering, bathing, and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking, and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions