Care Assistant - Driving License Required

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

Job summary

A home care support company in Milton Keynes is seeking a part-time Care Assistant. This role involves providing companionship, personal care, and assistance with daily activities. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK. No previous experience in care is required. The company offers various benefits, including paid mileage and support for career development. Flexible shifts are available, making this a great opportunity for those passionate about helping others.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK required.
• No prior social care experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Support with personal care tasks.
• Assist with mobility and medication management.
• Help maintain a clean and tidy environment.
• Run errands as needed.

Skills

Passionate about care

Ability to work flexible hours

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Care Assistant - Driving License Required

Helping Hands

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £15.55 - £15.90 per hour

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: Part time

Status: NEW

About Helping Hands

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.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for people who are passionate about care and want to help others. We don't require any previous social care experience. We need you to have the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot offer Health and Care Worker visas, and you must hold a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

Flexible shift patterns available: 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
• Directly employed, giving access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. We value career development and can help you progress.
• FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Role and 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