Care Assistant

Dales-Community-Care; Skipton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Discounts on groceries

LOVE rewards

Gifts of kindness

Company app

Training & development

Fully paid DBS check

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Dales Community Care is seeking Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes, helping maintain independence and dignity. You will perform personal care, assist with medications, prepare meals and offer companionship in a friendly community-based team.

This role welcomes applicants with the right attitude, offers full training, and enables you to develop a caring career. Full UK driving license is essential and DBS checks are fully funded by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful but not required.
• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Willingness to undertake full training and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to clients in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care while promoting dignity and independence.
• Support clients with medications and health monitoring.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Respectful

Independent worker

Good communication

Job description

Shifts patterns : 7:00am - 2:00pm and/or 4:00pm - 10:00pm

• Full UK driving license essential

Make a difference every day

• Looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely help people?
• Dales Community Care is looking for warm, patient and supportive Care Assistants to join our friendly community care team.
• As a Care Assistant, you will support people in their own homes. You will help them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life while supporting them to access their local community.
• Whether you are an experienced Care Assistant or looking to develop a career in care, we would love to hear from you if you have the right attitude and a genuine desire to help others.

What you'll be doing

You will provide person-centred support to clients in their own homes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care while promoting dignity, choice and independence.
• Supporting clients with medication and health monitoring.
• Preparing meals and supporting nutritional needs.
• Completing light household tasks to help keep homes safe and comfortable.
• Providing companionship, conversation and emotional support.
• Building positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Working alongside healthcare professionals when required.

You will play an important role in helping clients remain independent and enjoy a good quality of life in their own homes.

Why join Dales Community Care?

We want every Care Assistant to feel valued, supported and rewarded for the important work they do..

What we're looking for

We are looking for Care Assistants who are caring, reliable and respectful. You should be comfortable working independently and confident communicating with clients, families and colleagues.

• We're looking for people who are:
• Caring and compassionate.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Respectful of people's dignity and choices.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Passionate about providing excellent care.
• Previous care experience is welcomed but is not essential. Full training and support will be provided to the right person.

Why you'll Love Working With Us!

• Free employee wellbeing support including face-to-face counselling and helplines
• Discounts on everyday items groceries, fuel, shopping and more
• Living Our Values Every Day (L.O.V.E.) reward and recognition scheme
• Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year
• Company community app stay connected and share experiences
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Fully paid DBS check
• Refer a Friend Bonus earn £500 per successful referral

This role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

This is due to the personal care needs and preferences of the individual or individuals being supported, where providing female-only care is considered a genuine occupational requirement.