Care Assistant

SeeMeHired; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-run care provider in Sturminster Newton is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to support individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and aiding in daily activities. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £13.30 to £14.10 per hour and various benefits including a welcome bonus and ongoing training. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcome Bonus

Guaranteed working hours

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to Own Vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist people in their own home.
• Provide support with personal care.
• Help people participate in daily living tasks.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Access to Own Vehicle

Job description

Overview

Whether you're new to social care or you're an experienced care professional seeking a new opportunity we would love to hear from you. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant with us you will:

• Support and assist people in their own home to live independently as possible.
• Empower people to make their own decisions and choice.
• Provide support with personal care.
• Offer physical and emotional support to the people we care for.
• Help people to participate in daily living tasks and activities.
• Assist with health care and personal appointments.
• Foster positive relationships with the individual, their family, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Utilise mobile technology to record and deliver quality care.
• Uphold the principles of Altogether Care's values.
• Implement and follow safe working practices.
• The location of the advertised role may include travel to nearby areas to ensure quality care is provided.

About Altogether Care

Altogether care is a family run care provider established in 1988 where we have been serving our local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years. We nurture our colleagues to grow and develop, with many of our management team promoted internally, this career choice gives you opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Other organisations might call this role: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver, Domiciliary Care Worker.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

Requirements

Required criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access To Own Vehicle

Benefits and opportunities

• A competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 Per Hour
• Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
• As an employee you can earn extra money with our 'Refer a friend' scheme
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
• Access to 100'S eLearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a Permanent contract
• We are an established family run business, not an agency
• Work available in your community
• Good mileage allowance
• Wellbeing support with access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light discount package
• Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxing and yoga, self affirmation and menopause support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives and rewards