Care Assistant

Chenai Holistic Home Care; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care provider in Witham is looking for compassionate care assistants to support clients with personal care, medication administration, and daily activities. You will be required to have a full UK driving licence and prior experience in a care setting. The position offers £13.50 per hour, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid training and shadowing

Flexible shifts

Ongoing professional development

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• 6 to 12 months' experience in a care setting.
• Physically able to carry out care duties.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and administering medication.
• Supporting with daily tasks such as shopping and meal preparation.
• Helping with respiratory support (e.g., nebulisers, inhalers).

Skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Compassionate approach

Reliability

Job description

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and administering medication
• Supporting with daily tasks such as shopping and meal preparation
• Assisting with mobility, including the use of hoists
• Supporting continence care and the use of medical aids
• Helping with respiratory support (e.g., nebulisers, inhalers)

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• 6 to 12 months' experience in a care setting
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A genuine, compassionate approach
• Awareness of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Physically able to carry out care duties
• Reliability

Benefits and Details

• £13.50 per hour
• Paid training and shadowing
• Flexible shifts - mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development (CPD and IDP support)
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Opportunities to work in the community or in day centers