Care Assistant

Helping Hands; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. This role involves providing companionship and personal care, assisting with mobility, and overseeing medication. No prior social care experience is required, but candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK and a full UK driving license. Flexible shift patterns are available to accommodate various lifestyles. This position offers opportunities for career development and access to benefits such as paid mileage and qualifications support.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls

Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance

Earn up to £100 for referring a friend

Access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for nationally recognised qualifications

Career development support

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing, and toileting.
• Help with mobility around the home.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Assist with cleaning, cooking, and tidying.
• Run errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions.

Skills

Passionate about care

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Location : Braintree

Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about care and who want to help others join our amazing teams. We do not require previous social care experience. What we need is the Right to Work in the UK (Health and Care Worker visas are not available) and a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you’re looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle, there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

Benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs
• Your career development is important to us; if you want to progress, we can help you get there
• FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions