Care Assistant

Nightingale Hammerson; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Weymouth is seeking a Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to clients. The ideal candidate is compassionate and holds a full driving licence. This role offers a competitive pay rate starting at £14.50 per hour, with enhance pay for unsociable hours and opportunities for career development. Join a team that values every moment and make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

DBS check covered

Referral bonus

Paid induction training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; must have a full driving licence.
• Kind-hearted nature needed to assist clients.
• Willingness to learn and adapt for various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to clients in their homes.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication requirements.
• Engage in interesting tasks related to client care.

Skills

Compassion

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

About Us: At St Jude’s Care, we specialise in providing compassionate and high-quality care services to individuals in need. Our mission is to make every moment matter, our tagline; ‘We care about your care’!

About You

We're looking for kind-hearted individuals who have a passion for making a difference. No experience required; all you need is compassion and a full driving licence. We do not offer sponsorships.

The Role

Care Assistant care staff visit clients and provide support in their own homes. They assist with personal care, meal preparation, medication requirements, and other interesting tasks.

What We Do Differently

• We provide cars for all our carers, with fuel costs covered.
• We offer contracts to our care staff, guaranteeing their hours.
• Standard working patterns – 0700-1400 or 1400-2200.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a base rate of £14.50 per hour on weekdays, with enhancements for unsociable hours.
• DBS check covered (subject to T&C's).
• £500 referral bonus for each friend you refer, who joins our team (subject to T&C's).
• 1 full day of paid induction training to achieve Care Certificate Level, provided by our qualified trainers.
• Career development opportunities, including support for NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• We are expanding to include more complex care packages. If you are a carer seeking experience with PEG feeding, suction, or other advanced care tasks, we can provide the support and opportunities you need.

Please Note: Sponsorships are not available at this time.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited to join a team that values every moment, give Sarah, our Recruitment Manager, a call at 01305 779888 or email [e-mail] to chat about our opportunities.

Salary / Benefits: £14.50 per hour call on weekdays, with enhancements for unsociable hours.