Care Assistant- Ipswich

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

Job summary

A homecare provider based in Ipswich is looking for dedicated caregivers to support adults in their own homes. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and helping with household tasks. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, a full UK driving license, and an own vehicle. The role offers flexible shift patterns and competitive pay rates ranging from £14.95 to £15.30 per hour.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus

Direct employment benefits

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for qualifications

Free Blue Light Card

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle required.

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.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle

Job description

About Us

Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Life is better at home.

Flexible Shift Patterns

We offer a variety of shift patterns to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends.

What We Require

Right to work in the UK, full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Direct employment – access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including Care Certificate & NVQs
• Free Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Role 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

£14.95 - £15.30 per hour