Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; South Ockendon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives by assisting with personal care, companionship, and daily tasks. The company values compassion and resilience, offering a supportive environment for personal growth. With flexible hours and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to join a leading care provider committed to transforming the industry through innovative practices. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career in care, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay entitlement

Death in Service Payment

Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral

Blue Light Card eligibility

Flexible hours

Paid training – online and face to face

Qualifications

• Compassion and willingness to learn are essential for this role.
• Excellent communication and time management skills are key.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Provide companionship and engage in social activities.
• Monitor health and communicate effectively with families.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Education

No specific social care experience required

Tools

DBS check

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, some downs, and a few curveballs. At Care By Us, every day is different. Every day offers you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that changes people's lives.

WORK LOCATION:

• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. (In some rural areas)

Stanford-Le-Hope, North Benfleet, Pitsea, Langdon Hills, Basildon, North Benfleet, Rayleigh and the surrounding areas

Pay Rate: Mon to Fri £12.21. Sat/Sun £12.42

Shifts work across seven days a week,

EVENING – 2:00 pm – 10:00/11:00 pm

Care Assistant: Role & Responsibilities

Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much 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 to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Job Description

What else you'll help with:

• Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness by engaging in conversations, activities, and outings.
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Medication – collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and assisting with proper dosage and timing.
• Mealtimes – preparing tasty and nutritious meals, considering dietary requirements and preferences.
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it, including light cleaning, laundry, and tidying.
• Mobility – help with getting around safely, both indoors and outdoors, using appropriate aids when necessary.
• Health Monitoring – observing and reporting any changes in the client's physical or mental wellbeing.
• Social Activities – organising and accompanying clients to social events or appointments.
• Administrative Tasks – maintaining accurate records of care provided and any incidents or concerns.
• Emergency Response – following proper procedures in case of accidents or medical emergencies.
• Family Liaison – communicating effectively with family members about the client's care and wellbeing.

Qualifications

What you'll need

• You don't need any social care experience to apply for this role. We're more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You'll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with clients, their families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and possibly overnight shifts.
• Strong time management skills to efficiently handle multiple tasks and prioritise client needs.
• Emotional intelligence and empathy to provide sensitive and respectful care.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
• A full UK Driving Licence

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

As a Care Assistant, you'll receive:

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement.
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
• Paid training – online and face to face
• Self-development – progression opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.