Care Assistant

Scott Care Ltd; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run social care business in Sittingbourne seeks compassionate individuals to provide care for adults and the elderly. Roles involve assisting with personal care and supporting social activities. Flexible hours available with full-time and part-time options, making it suitable for those with existing commitments. Experience is not essential. A caring attitude and good communication skills are key to making a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Free training to Care Certificate

Paid mileage expenses

28 days paid holiday per annum

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend scheme – £250 bonus

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Must have a smart mobile phone to download work apps.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Good writing skills to fill in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments in Service Users' homes.
• Support people with social and physical activities.
• Help with personal care such as showering and dressing.
• Assist with eating and drinking.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good listening skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

We need you to join our growing team in the Swale area, including Sittingbourne & The Isle of Sheppey! Full time and part time work available, experience isn’t essential!

£12.21 per hour & bank holiday rate + mileage paid

We are currently recruiting UK applicants only and are not recruiting from overseas

Benefits

• Free DBS check
• Free Blue Light discount card for high street shops and online use
• Free training to a minimum of Care Certificate
• Ongoing learning and development to further your career
• Free uniform
• 28 days paid holiday per annum pro rata
• If you work on a bank holiday we will give you a day in lieu
• Paid mileage expenses
• Pension scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme – £250 bonus awarded per person referred
• Flexible working patterns - full time, part time, evenings only etc
• Mobile phone allowance

Requirements

• A caring attitude
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• Good listening and communication skills
• The ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
• Good writing skills to fill in documentation
• You will need a smart mobile phone which you can download your work apps

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assessments in our Service Users homes
• Supporting people with social and physical activities
• Booking and going with people to appointments
• Helping with personal care such as support with showering and dressing
• Supporting people with eating and drinking

Scott Care Ltd is a family run business. We are looking for applicants who would like a career in Social Care who live in the Swale area, including the Isle of Sheppey & Sittingbourne. You will be caring for adults and elderly people, making a difference to their lives. Sometimes you are the only contact the person has from one day to the next.

We are able to offer as many or as few hours as you like, around the hours of our care delivery, including early mornings, evenings, bed time and weekends. You need to be committed to your role, which will in turn offer continuity to our service users.

We have full time rounds of work available and also part time rounds during the week and weekends. Ideal for people who are working a main job or have family commitments during the week, but have some time to spare at the weekends. If it’s only a few hours on a regular basis we can offer you work once we have trained you.