Care Assistant - Croxteth (L11/L12)

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking compassionate individuals to join their dedicated team as Care Assistants. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, providing essential personal care and support to promote independence. With comprehensive training and flexible working patterns, including shifts that accommodate personal commitments, this position is ideal for those looking to transition from retail or similar fields. Join a supportive environment where your skills and values can shine, and enjoy benefits like paid training and holiday pay.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development (funded Level 2 courses)

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Union membership (optional)

Qualifications

• Experience in retail is beneficial for this role.
• Essential qualities include patience, empathy, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Support people to meet their outcomes.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication Skills

Transferable Skills from Retail

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Care Assistant - Croxteth (L11/L12), Liverpool

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Client:

Be Caring

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

• For this run we are recruiting female drivers with access to a vehicle.

Do you have experience working in retail as a shop assistant?

Then you already have many of the skills needed to become an excellent Care Assistant. We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. For this role you do not need care experience, we recognise you will have many transferable skills from previous roles, such as a shop assistant. We will provide you with the training you need to be an outstanding Care Assistant.

Want to try something new? Choose a career with Be Caring.

Applicants must be based in Liverpool, UK.

You will be recruited to a dedicated care team operating in Croxteth (L11/:12) and the surrounding areas.

For this role we are recruiting:

• 1 x part-time driver (female)

Shift pay rather than pay per call, which means you are paid from the start of your first call to the end of your last call within a shift.

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, your working hours will be aligned to our shift patterns, which include early starts, late evenings and weekend work:

• Full Days: 7am-2pm then 4pm-10pm (2-hour break included)

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, we will agree your working pattern, setting a 2-week rota which includes:

• Alternate full weekends, or every Saturday or every Sunday
• Evenings as agreed within your working hours
• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training:1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay:annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional):through our partnership with the GMB.

Job Description

If you have previous retail experience, you'll already have many of the skills needed to make an excellent Care Assistant for Be Caring. Patience, empathy, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively are all essential qualities for this role.

As a Care Assistant working within Croxteth, you will:

• Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Support people to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.
• Connect people to their communities accessing local support and services.
• Deliver personalised care through individual choice and control.
• Be a strong and effective communicator, documenting, reporting, and sharing information with the right people at the right time.

Induction Training

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:

• Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
• Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
• Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red)
• Infection prevention and control,health and safety.
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity.

Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!