Care Assistant - Driving License Required

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

Job summary

A dedicated care service provider in Cardiff is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to provide vital support to clients in their homes. The role requires a full UK driving license and offers flexible shift patterns to accommodate various lifestyles. No previous care experience is necessary, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to enter the field. The role includes personal care, medication oversight, and companionship, with competitive hourly pay and a range of benefits to enhance your career.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

£100 referral bonus

Holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• No previous social care experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support with personal care.
• Assist with mobility and help around the house.
• Oversee medication and run errands for clients.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Effective Communication

Job description

Care Assistant - Driving License Required

Helping Hands Cardiff

£14.65 - £15.00 per hour

Permanent

Part time

NEW

Location

Cardiff

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 don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have 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 license 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 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
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to 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 if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card - national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Your role and responsibilities

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