Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

TN United Kingdom; Topsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives by providing essential support with personal care, companionship, and daily activities. With flexible evening and weekend shifts available, this position is perfect for those looking to balance work with personal commitments. The company values career development and offers various benefits, including paid mileage, apprenticeship opportunities, and support for recognized qualifications. Join a team that truly cares about its clients and employees alike!

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for Care Certificate and NVQs

FREE Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Adaptable and kind-hearted individuals who prioritize others.
• No prior social care experience required but must have a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care to clients.
• Assist with mobility and oversee medication.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care support

Mobility assistance

Medication oversight

Household support

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

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Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends, Topsham

Client:

Helping Hands

Location:

Topsham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Topsham

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, but 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.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following 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

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted, and put others first. Your role may include:

• 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