Care Assistant

HCPA; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care agency in St Albans is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team. The role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals in their own homes. Responsibilities include providing personal care, meal prep, and administering medications. A good level of English and a full clean driving licence are essential. Competitive pay rates and benefits like a workplace pension scheme and training are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Optional workplace pension scheme

Provided Uniform, ID badge and DBS

Company Car if you hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Flexible hours to suit your other commitments

Blue light discount scheme

Weekly pay

£75 Joining bonus T&Cs apply

£150 refer a friend care workers

On hand support 24 hours per day

Free Mandatory training

Employee of the month scheme

Opportunities to learn new skill sets

Qualifications

• Experience in care at home or live-in care is preferred.
• Ability to support service users with personal care and emotional needs.
• Willingness to provide meal prep and administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with personal care and meal preparation.
• Administer medications and provide emotional support.
• Conduct calls lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Skills

Good level of English

NHS and private experience

Full clean driving licence

Job description

About the Company

Firstpoint Homecare is a highly respected care at home and live-in care agency. We provide support that individuals require to remain safe and happy at home, surrounded by personal comforts. For over 20 years we have been supporting adults of all ages and believe remaining in your own home, maintaining independence and freedom really does enhance your well-being.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

Here at Firstpoint Homecare we like to offer our care staff flexibility and can give you the choice of when, where and how often you work, which is great if you are looking for stability and a little more control of your work/life balance.

What we offer our Care Assistants:

• Competitive pay rates
• Optional workplace pension scheme
• Provided Uniform , ID badge and DBS
• Company Car if you hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Flexible hours to suit your other commitments.
• Blue light discount scheme
• Weekly pay
• £75 Joining bonus T&Cs apply
• £150 refer a friend care workers
• On hand support 24 hours per day.
• Free Mandatory training
• Employee of the month scheme
• Opportunities to learn new skill sets

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: 0 Hour Contract - Up to Full Time Hours available. Shifts between 07:00 - 21:00

What do our care assistants do?

The role will involve 30 minute to 1hr calls with people living in their own homes, during your visit you will be supporting the servicer user with:

• Personal care
• Meal Prep
• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients
• Helping with eating and drinking
• Administering medications
• Give emotional support to service users and family

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

• NHS and private experience is always advantageous.
• Good level of English
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle