Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

TN United Kingdom; Torquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. This role focuses on supporting adults in maintaining their independence at home, offering flexible shifts during evenings and weekends. With no prior experience necessary, candidates must possess a full UK driving license and the right to work in the UK. The company values career development and offers various benefits, including paid mileage, early pay options, and opportunities for recognized qualifications. If you're kind-hearted and adaptable, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Direct employment with holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

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Qualifications

• No previous social care experience required.
• Must have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care to clients.
• Assist with household tasks and errands.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends, Torquay

Location: Torquay, 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 passionate individuals who want to help others to join our amazing teams. No previous social care experience is required. However, you must have the Right to Work in the UK (we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas) and 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 offer the following benefits:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App to 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 our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including the Care Certificate and NVQs. We value your career development.
• FREE Blue Light Card for discounts at hundreds of retailers

Being a Care Assistant requires being adaptable, kind-hearted, and putting others first. Your role may include:

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