Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join their team in Gloucester and Cheltenham. This rewarding role involves supporting vulnerable adults with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship. Ideal candidates will possess a caring attitude, good communication skills, and a passion for making a difference in clients' lives. With flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to excel in the social care field. If you have a full UK driving licence and a desire to help others, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Mileage and Travel Time Expenses Paid

Enhanced Weekend Pay

Flexible Working Hours

Holiday Pay

Free Training

Free Uniforms

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in care or similar field.
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults with daily living activities.
• Assist with personal and domestic care for clients.
• Observe and report changes in clients' health status.

Skills

Client Care

Numeracy and Literacy

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Caring Attitude

Education

No formal education required

Tools

DBS Check

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Area: Gloucester and Cheltenham

£13.00 P/H – Full-time

We are currently looking for multiple Female Experienced Care Assistants and Support Workers to join our expanding service!

As a Care Assistant/Support Worker, you will support vulnerable adults in the community with all aspects of their daily living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. This role can be very rewarding for the right candidate.

Ideally, you will have worked as a support worker/assistant in a domiciliary setting. However, we can provide the training you need if you have similar experience and the personal qualities to work in a social care setting.

* This role will involve providing personal care for female clients and due to the nature of this position, we can only accept female applicants. This is due to the client’s request. *

Duties:

• Visiting clients and travelling between homes to provide care for clients
• Assisting with personal and domestic care for clients on a daily basis
• Making sure the client feels comfortable in their home
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening to service users
• Observing and reporting any changes in the health or status of the service user
• Responding to emergency situations
• Prompting and administering medication

Requirements:

• Good basic level numeracy and literacy and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A passion for delivering client care to the highest standards of care and support to clients.
• Must be someone who wants to make a difference in other people’s lives
• You must have a can-do attitude with a caring and helpful attitude
• A good work ethic and attention to detail.
• You must have a full UK driving licence
• You will be required to take an enhanced DBS check
• Minimum work experience of 6 months (training will be provided for those without experience).

Benefits:

• Excellent competitive pay rates
• Mileage and travel time expenses paid
• Enhanced weekend pay
• Flexible working hours
• Holiday pay
• Free training
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for career progression

They support all their staff in their ability to excel and achieve and are always looking for Care Workers who want to progress further in their careers.

If you have access to your own vehicle and are able to work days/evenings and alternate weekends, then apply online.

*** DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE ROLE, YOU WILL NEED A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A CAR WILL BE AN ADVANTAGE ***

*** YOU NEED TO BE FLUENT IN WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH ***