Care Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Care Assistant in Taunton, where you can enjoy flexible shifts and competitive pay. You'll provide essential support to service users, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. With opportunities for training and development, along with a supportive team environment, this role is perfect for compassionate individuals seeking a rewarding career in care.

Benefits

Flexible Shifts

Same-Day Pay

Free Training & Development

Free uniform and gift box

Exclusive Discounts

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of paid UK care experience within the past 3 years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Registration required for applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, and mobility support.
• Engage service users in daily activities and promote independence.
• Ensure comfort and support in a residential setting.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Flexibility

Professional approach

Knowledge of care equipment

Moving & handling

Job description

Care Assistant – Flexible and Rewarding Work in Taunton

Deliver exceptional care as a Care Assistant with Newcross Healthcare.

Are you a compassionate Care Assistant looking for flexibility, great pay, and career development? At Newcross Healthcare, we value and support our health and social care professionals, providing the best opportunities to thrive.

Location: Taunton

Pay Rate: Up to £16.68 per hour (including holiday pay)

What You’ll Do:

As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide vital support to service users in a residential setting. Your responsibilities may include:

• Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support
• Daily Living Support: Making and changing beds, serving meals, and ensuring comfort
• Activity Engagement: Encouraging mental and physical stimulation through reading, writing, and social activities
• Independence Promotion: Supporting service users to maintain as much independence as possible

Why Join Newcross?

• Flexible Shifts: Choose when and where you work with our HealthForceGo app
• Same-Day Pay: Access up to 50% of your earnings instantly
• Free Training & Development: Unlimited access to thousands of courses with FuturU
• Welcome Perks: Free uniform and a gift box to get you started
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to 30,000+ national & local employee discounts with Perks at Work
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every nurse or carer you refer

What We’re Looking For:

• Eligibility: Right to work in the UK
• Experience: Minimum 6 months of paid UK care experience within the past 3 years
• Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration (e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
• Skills: Knowledge of care equipment and moving & handling
• Qualities: Compassion, teamwork, flexibility, and a professional approach

Why Newcross Healthcare?

At Newcross, we’re more than just a care provider-we’re a team that truly supports our healthcare professionals. With flexible working, instant pay, and ongoing development, we’re here to help you build a career that fits your lifestyle. Simply set your availability in our HealthForceGo app and enjoy a perfect work-life balance.

Apply today and start your journey with Newcross Healthcare!

Due to the occupational requirements of intimate personal care, our clients have the right to choose who cares for them in this instance. The requirements of our clients do not reflect the views of our organisation and we are an equal opportunities employer. We have a wide range of other jobs available on our website.