Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

Helping Hands; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Helping Hands is looking for passionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants in Southport. The role includes providing personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities, emphasizing support for adults to maintain their independence at home. No prior experience is necessary, and various shifts, including evenings and weekends, are available.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App for up to 50% of pay in advance

£100 for referring a friend

Direct employment with holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support with personal care.
• Assist with mobility and household chores.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.

Skills

Companionship

Personal Care

Mobility Assistance

Medication Oversight

Household Chores

Errand Running

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

Location: Southport

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 passionate individuals who want to help others to join our amazing teams. No previous social care experience is required. 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 must have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

We offer a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits include:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile
• Early Pay App for up to 50% of your pay in advance
• 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 recognized qualifications, including Care Certificate and NVQs
• FREE Blue Light Card for discounts at hundreds of retailers

As a Care Assistant, your role may include:

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