Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

Helping Hands; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Care Assistant in Bath, focusing on evening and weekend shifts. The role requires providing personal care, companionship, and support to help adults maintain their independence at home. No prior experience is necessary, but a driving license and the right to work in the UK are required. Applicants can access various benefits, including paid mileage, career development support, and an apprenticeship program.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Direct employment with holiday entitlement

Pension scheme access

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for Care qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as showering and bathing.
• Help clients with mobility and daily household tasks.

Skills

Companionship

Personal Care

Mobility Support

Medication Management

Household Tasks

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends, Bath

Location: Bath, United Kingdom

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 previous social care experience; what we do need is the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you must have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

We have a variety of shifts available, covering evenings and weekends.

Benefits include:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Direct employment with access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support for 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

As a Care Assistant, you should be adaptable, kind-hearted, and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care such as showering, bathing, and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Assisting with household tasks like cleaning, cooking, and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or prescription pick-up