Care Assistant

Customcare; Wigan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant, where each day brings unique challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives. You'll provide essential support in personal care and daily tasks, all while being part of a compassionate team that values your growth and resilience. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including enhanced pay, paid training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay

Paid training and shadowing

Uniform and PPE provided

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No social care experience necessary; compassion and ability to care valued.
• Develop skills as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care including bathing, dressing, and medication.
• Assist with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

£12.50 - £12.80 per hour plus 25p mileage (dependent on service and location)

Shifts available:

Range of shifts available—including weekends and evenings.

Access to vehicle required:

Due to the geographical nature of the role, access to a vehicle is required.

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days, fresh challenges, and exciting opportunities. As a Care Assistant at Guardian Homcare, each day will be different, offering you the chance to do meaningful work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay
• Paid training and shadowing
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to over 15,000 discounts nationwide

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants support clients to live safer and supported lives in their own homes. You’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, and medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll do

No social care experience is necessary. We value compassion and the ability to care. Resilience and willingness to learn are important, and you’ll develop your skills as part of a supportive team.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We celebrate everyday achievements driven by our talented and committed team. We aim to transform care through innovation and positive change. As the UK's largest care provider, we offer extensive career opportunities, choice, and security. Join us and grow your career.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.