Care Assistant Care Assistant

Helping Hands; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive homecare provider in Chippenham is seeking a Care Assistant for a full-time position. The role includes providing companionship and support with personal care. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, a full driving license, and access to their own vehicle. Benefits include paid mileage and opportunities for career development and qualifications.

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

Direct employment with holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff

Support for nationally recognised qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant – Helping Hands, Chippenham. £15.30 - £15.65 per hour. Full-time position.

About us

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.

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

Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK
• We are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas
• Full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle

Shift patterns

If you’re looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle, there are a variety of shift patterns available 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
• Direct employment with holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including Care Certificate and NVQs; career development support
• FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living