Care Assistant - Driving License Required

Helping Hands; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving organization in the UK seeks individuals passionate about providing care to join their team. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care assistance, and helping with household tasks. No prior social care experience is necessary, but a valid UK driving license and the Right to Work in the UK are required. This position offers competitive pay ranging from £14.65 to £15.00 per hour and various benefits including paid mileage, training support, and opportunities for career advancement.

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 access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support to complete nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Qualifications

• No prior experience in social care required.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting.
• Help with mobility around the home.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Assist with household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.
• Run errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions.

Skills

Passion for care

Full UK driving license

Ability to provide personal care

Job description

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, but we do need you 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.

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 giving you 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
• FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship
• Supporting 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

Pay: £14.65 - £15.00 per hour