Care Assistant

HCPA; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national care provider is seeking a Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. This part-time role involves providing personal care, medication support, and companionship. Candidates should have a caring personality, a driving license, and a vehicle. Full training will be provided. The position offers flexible shifts and an attractive pay rate, with additional benefits such as holiday pay and bonuses.

Benefits

Attractive pay rate with enhancements

Business mileage paid

Free uniform

Free training provided

28 days holiday per year

Incentives and bonuses

Qualifications

• No prior experience in care is required as full training will be provided.
• You must have a driving license and a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care for clients.
• Assist with medication and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and help clients access the community.

Skills

Empathy

Understanding

Ability to work in a busy environment

Job description

About the Company

In 2015 My Homecare introduced our person centred style of caring across the whole of the country. Now we have an established branch in Welwyn Garden City, covering St. Albans, Stevenage, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City areas. My Homecare’s compassionate and hardworking care team have a clear goal to maintain our first class reputation for providing high quality care. We help people who either through illness or injury, require assistance to maintain their well-being, whilst continuing to live in their own home and neighbourhood.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

• Herts Rewards (Vivup)
• XO Student Discount
• Access to TOTUM Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
• Rewards Gateway: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.

And a lot more...

• An attractive rate of pay which is enhanced at weekends & bank holidays
• Business mileage paid
• Free uniform
• Free training will be provided
• Regular paid community care worker refresher training
• Incentives and bonuses for employees
• 28 days holiday per year (or pro rata for part time)
• Exceptional support from our Office Manager with an opportunity to progress

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: 20 Hours Per Week – Shifts: Earliest call 7am - Latest call 10pm - Flexible provider

• You will support with personal care for your clients
• Support with medication
• Preparing meals
• Using lifting and moving equipment such as hoists and slide sheets
• Providing companionship and building rapport
• Support clients to access the community

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

• You will have an empathetic and understanding personality and be someone who thrives in a busy and caring environment
• You will have transport that you can use for work and a driving license
• Experience in care is not required as full training