Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

Helping Hands; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care service provider in Swadlincote is seeking compassionate Care Assistants for evening and weekend shifts. No previous care experience is needed, but candidates must have the right to work in the UK and access to their own vehicle. This role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including paid mileage and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App - access up to 50% of pay in advance

Referral bonus of up to £100

Holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support to complete nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK is essential.
• Access to your own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Support with personal care such as showering and bathing.
• Help with mobility around the home.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Assist in household tasks like cleaning and cooking.
• Run errands such as groceries.

Skills

Passion for care

Companionship

Mobility assistance

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

Helping Hands
Swadlincote
£14.95 - £15.30 per hour
Full time
NEW

Job Description

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 you to have any previous social care experience, 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 are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

We have a variety of shifts available, covering evenings and 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
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete 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

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

Part time/Bank hours - Evenings and weekends