Care Assistant - Driving License Required

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Croydon is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant. You will provide essential support to individuals, assisting with personal care, companionship, and daily tasks. A valid UK driving license and the right to work in the UK are necessary. This part-time position offers flexible shifts and includes benefits such as paid mileage, early pay options, and access to qualification support. You will be an essential part of helping adults maintain their independence at home.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance

£100 referral bonus

Access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Qualifications

• Required to have Right to Work in the UK.
• Valid UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.
• Flexible shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship.
• Support with personal care such as showering.
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support.

Skills

Passion for care

Companionship

Personal care support

Job description

Care Assistant - Driving License Required

Helping Hands
Croydon
£15.55 - £15.90 per hour
Permanent
Part time
NEW

Location: Croydon

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 to join our amazing teams. 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 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 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

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

£15.55 - £15.90 per hour