Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

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

Job summary

Helping Hands, a well-established care provider, is seeking compassionate and adaptable Care Assistants to support adults in maintaining their independence. This role offers flexible shifts during evenings and weekends, with comprehensive benefits including paid mileage, early pay options, and support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls

Early Pay App for up to 50% of pay before payday

Refer a friend scheme earning up to £100

Holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Driving license required.
• Access to your own vehicle necessary.
• Right to Work in the UK essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and supporting with personal care.
• Assisting with mobility and overseeing medication support.
• Helping with household tasks and running errands.

Skills

Kind-hearted

Adaptable

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

Location: Poole

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 want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require previous social care experience, but you must have the Right to Work in the UK as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you need a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

We have various shifts available, covering evenings and weekends.

At Helping Hands, we offer:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App for up to 50% of your pay before payday
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Employment with benefits like holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support for nationally recognized qualifications, including the Care Certificate and NVQs
• A FREE Blue Light Card for discounts at many retailers

As a Care Assistant, you should be adaptable, kind-hearted, and prioritize others. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care (showering, bathing, toileting)
• Assisting with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and medical support
• Helping with household tasks (cleaning, cooking, tidying)
• Running errands (food shopping, prescriptions)