Care Assistant –

Compassion-First-Home-Care-Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Mileage allowance

Bank holiday uplift £32/hr

Refer a Friend bonus

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Care Certificates support

NVQ opportunities

Training and progression

Annual pay reviews

Full-time/Part-time/bank roles

Job summary

Compassion First Home Care is seeking a Care Assistant to visit clients in their homes, delivering person-centred support with a focus on independence and dignity. Various shifts offer full-time, part-time, and bank roles across Warwickshire, with strong emphasis on compassionate care and ongoing training.

Role includes personal care, mobility support, meal prep, and record-keeping. Mileage paid and weekly pay are highlighted benefits to attract dedicated, reliable applicants who want to make a

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have access to own vehicle.
• Be willing to travel between customers' homes across Warwickshire.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with personal care such as washing, bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Support safe mobility around the home.
• Provide medication support as per care plan and training.
• Prepare meals and drinks.
• Assist with light household tasks including cleaning.
• Run errands, shop for groceries and collect prescriptions.
• Maintain clear, detailed care records.
• Observe and report changes in wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Respectful

Patient

Good communication

Independent work

Willing to learn

Job description

Care Assistant – (Full Time)

Location: South Warwickshire | Pay: £16.00 per hour | Up to £32.00 per hour on Bank Holidays| Job Types: Full-time, Part-time & Bank | Work Location: In person / Community-based

Weekly Pay

Join Compassion First Home Care

At Compassion First Home Care, we see the incredible dedication our carers show every day, supporting people to live independently, safely and comfortably in their own homes.

We believe our carers deserve the same level of support and care that they provide to our customers. We understand that care work can be challenging, but we also know how rewarding it is to make a genuine difference to someone's life.

We are looking for kind, reliable and compassionate people to join our growing team.

Previous experience in social care is not essential. What matters most to us is your attitude, reliability and genuine desire to support others.

What We Offer

As part of the Compassion First Home Care team, you will receive:

• £16.00 per hour

• Weekly pay

• 40p per mile mileage paid between customer visits

• Up to £32.00 per hour on Bank Holidays

• £100 Refer a Friend bonus following successful completion of their 3-month probation

• Holiday entitlement

• Workplace pension scheme

• FREE Blue Light Card, providing discounts with hundreds of retailers

• Support to complete your Care Certificate

• Opportunities to complete nationally recognised NVQ qualifications

• Ongoing training and support

• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression

• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

• Full-time, part-time and bank opportunities available

About the role

What You'll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant, you will visit customers in their own homes and provide person-centred support based on their individual needs.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing companionship and emotional support

• Supporting with personal care, including washing, bathing, showering, dressing and toileting

• Supporting customers with safe mobility around their home

• Providing medication support in accordance with the customer's care plan and your training

• Preparing meals and drinks

• Supporting with light household tasks, including cleaning and tidying

• Running errands, grocery shopping and collecting prescriptions

• Maintaining clear, detailed and accurate care records

• Observing and reporting changes in a customer's wellbeing

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes

Above all, you will help our customers maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life in their own homes.

What We're Looking For

You don't need to have worked in care before. We are looking for people who are:

• Compassionate and caring

• Reliable and punctual

• Respectful and professional

• Patient and understanding

• Good communicators

• Comfortable working independently in customers' homes

• Willing to learn and develop

Essential Requirements

Due to the community-based nature of the role, applicants must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence

• Have access to their own vehicle

• Be willing to travel between customers' homes across Warwickkshire

• Have the Right to Work in the UK

Sponsorship

Please note: Compassion First Home Care does not currently hold a Sponsorship Licence and is therefore unable to offer Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship.

Applicants must already have the appropriate Right to Work in the UK.