Care Assistant

Helping Hands; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Care Assistant in Ipswich to deliver compassionate support to adults in their homes. Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK and a full driving licence. This role offers flexible shifts, paid mileage, and a chance to develop in your career with training opportunities. Join an amazing team where you can make a difference.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Refer a friend bonus

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Career development support

FREE Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Support with personal care like showering and toileting.
• Help with mobility around the home.

Skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Communication

Job description

Overview

Location: Ipswich

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 don’t require previous social care experience; what we do need is the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving licence 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 (mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends).

Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle

Shifts

Flexible 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
• Directly employed by us with 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; we can help you progress
• FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers

About the role

• Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first
• Your role may include:
• 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