Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Care Assistant, where every day brings fresh challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients. You'll provide essential support, helping individuals live safely and comfortably in their own homes. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to develop their skills in a rewarding environment. Enjoy benefits like paid training, enhanced leave, and a supportive team culture that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Paid training and shadowing

Uniform and PPE provided

Death in Service Payment

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• No social care experience required; compassion and care are valued.
• Ability to work in a close-knit team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily tasks.
• Follow individual care plans to support client needs.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Location: Skelmersdale and Surrounding areas

Pay Rate: £12 - £12.50 per hour plus mileage

Shifts available: Range of shifts available

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days, fresh challenges, exciting opportunities, and plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. As a Care Assistant at Guardian Homecare, part of City & County, every day will be different and offer you the chance to do meaningful, 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
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who perform everyday tasks that mean a lot 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 bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet, and support them with medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

No social care experience is required to apply. We value your compassion and ability to care. Resilience, willingness to learn, and developing your skills as part of a close-knit team are essential.