Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

Helping Hands; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care is seeking passionate Care Assistants to support adults in their homes, primarily during evenings and weekends. This role requires a UK driving license and offers various benefits, including paid mileage and opportunities for apprenticeships. Ideal candidates will be committed to enhancing clients' independence and quality of life.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

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

£100 for referring a friend

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Opportunities for apprenticeships

Support for Care Certificate and NVQs

FREE Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• No previous social care experience is required.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Access to own vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Support clients with personal care needs.
• Assist clients with mobility around the home.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Help with household tasks like cleaning and cooking.
• Run errands such as shopping or prescription pickups.

Skills

Companionship

Personal Care

Mobility Assistance

Medication Support

Household Tasks

Errand Running

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends, Wigan

Location: Wigan, 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, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. You also need a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

We offer various shifts, primarily covering 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
• Opportunities for apprenticeships
• Support for nationally recognised qualifications like 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 tasks like cleaning and cooking
• Running errands such as shopping or prescription pickups