Care Assistant - Leeds (Teas and Beds)

Be Caring Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their dedicated care team as Care Assistants. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within the community. With comprehensive training provided, you will support clients with personal care, promote their independence, and connect them with local services. The position includes flexible shift patterns, competitive pay, and a range of benefits to ensure your well-being. If you are passionate about care and want to contribute positively to your community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development funding

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Union membership (optional)

Qualifications

• Experience as a Carer for family or friends is beneficial.
• Training provided for those without direct experience.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to meet their personal outcomes and promote independence.
• Provide personal care while ensuring dignity and respect.

Skills

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Dignity and Respect

Independence Promotion

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Requirements:

• Female applicants only
  
• Drivers only
  
• Teas & Beds
  

Are you a Carer for a friend or family member?

Why not use your knowledge, skills, and experience to become a Care Assistant for others in your local community?

Join Be Caring Today!

Applicants must be based in Leeds, UK.

You will be recruited to a dedicated care team operating in:

• LS10 - Belle Isle, Hunslet and Middleton
• LS11 - Beeston
• LS14 - Killingbeck and Seacroft
• LS27 - Morley
• WF3 - East Ardsley

Shift pay rather than pay per call, which means you are paid from the start of your first call to the end of your last call within a shift.

Pay: £12.50 p/hr (drivers)

• Mileage - 45p per mile for drivers
• Bonus schemes*: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £300 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher.

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, your working hours will be aligned to our shift patterns, which includes late evenings and weekend working:

• Late shift: 4:00pm - 10:00pm

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring we will agree your working pattern, setting a 2-week rota which includes:

• Alternate full weekends, or every Saturday or every Sunday
• Evenings as agreed within your working hours

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training:1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.

Job Description

If you have previous experience as a Carer for family or friends, you’ll make an excellent Care Assistant.

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will:

• Support people to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.
• Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Deliver personalised care through individual choice and control.
• Be a strong and effective communicator, documenting, reporting, and sharing information with the right people at the right time.
• Connect people to their communities accessing local support and services.

Induction Training

We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. You may have no direct experience, or you may have been a Carer for a friend or family member. Regardless, we will provide you with the training you need to be an outstanding Care Assistant. As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:

• Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
• Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
• Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red).
• Infection prevention and control, health and safety.
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity.

Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!