Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

TN United Kingdom; Truro; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team in Truro. This role focuses on providing essential support to individuals in their homes, ensuring they maintain independence and comfort. Ideal candidates will possess a genuine passion for helping others, with no prior experience necessary. The position offers flexible evening and weekend shifts, along with a range of benefits, including paid mileage and opportunities for career development. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in people's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

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

Referral bonus of up to £100

Access to holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Opportunities for apprenticeships

Support for nationally recognized qualifications

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and providing care.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Companionship

Personal Care

Mobility Assistance

Medication Monitoring

Household Tasks

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends, Truro

Client: Helping Hands

Location: Truro, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5d724d0dd164

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Truro

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 and join our dedicated 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 offer a variety of shifts, primarily covering evenings and weekends.

Benefits include:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App for up to 50% of your pay in advance
• Referral bonus of up to £100
• Direct employment with access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Opportunities for apprenticeships and career development
• Support for nationally recognized qualifications, including Care Certificate and NVQs
• FREE Blue Light Card for discounts at numerous retailers

As a Care Assistant, your role may include:

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