Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Workington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant in Workington to support clients with personal care and daily living tasks. This role requires compassion and a willingness to learn. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay, paid training, and career progression opportunities are offered. Join our team to make a significant impact on clients' lives.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity pay

Paid training and shadowing

Career path opportunities

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to show compassion and care for clients.
• Resilience and willingness to learn new skills.
• Team player with a focus on developing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and hygiene tasks.
• Assist with practical tasks like shopping and meal preparation.
• Follow individual care plans to ensure client safety.

Job description

Overview

Location: Workington and surrounding areas

Pay Rate £12.50 per hour - £12.80 weekend, plus 30p per mile fuel allowance

Shifts available: Range of shifts available

We\u2019re sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants

What we offer

We\u2019re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. With a career as a Care Assistant at HSG, every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our client\u2019s lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Paid training and shadowing
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career path opportunities to develop your career into management / team leader once you have gained a good level of experience
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you\u2019ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You\u2019ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes and housework.

Qualifications

You don\u2019t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We\u2019re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You\u2019ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Apply now and start your journey with us

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers