Care Assistant - Nights

Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow) Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,630 - 21,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible or guaranteed hours contract

Above industry average pay

Double time on bank holidays

Paid mileage

Paid holidays and pension scheme

Career progression

24/7 local support

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK seeks kind-hearted individuals to join their team as Professional Care Assistants. This role involves providing sleepovers and waking nights in various locations. No prior experience required, as training will be provided. Must have a full UK driving licence and your own car. Enjoy flexible working hours, above-average pay from £14.25 to £15.75 per hour, paid travel time, and additional benefits, including career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Must have your own car.
• Be keen to make a genuine difference to clients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and routines with clients.
• Provide companionship and related personal care.
• Assist with medication and support mobility.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Mobility support

Housekeeping

Job description

Overview

At Carefound Home Care, we're rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care.

We're looking for kind-hearted people to join us as a Professional Care Assistant to provide sleepovers and waking nights in Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Cheadle, Knutsford, Macclesfield and surrounding areas.

To join us as a Community Care Assistant, you don't need prior experience as we'll train you with all the skills you need. You just need a full UK driving licence and your own car and to be keen to make a genuine difference to our clients' lives.

If you're looking for a career that can be flexible around your lifestyle, has guaranteed pay and involves changing peoples' lives, then look no further than working as a Professional Care Worker with Carefound Home Care. You'll get the best employment package including paid travel time, career progression and support.

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, you'll build a relationship and routine with your clients to support them to live with well-being in their own homes. You'll need to be warm, patient and compassionate with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care
• Helping with mobility and staying active
• Assisting with medication or specialist needs
• Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
• Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
• You'll need a smartphone to use our app

Requirements

• Must have full UK driving licence
• Must have your own car
• Be keen to make a genuine difference to clients' lives

Benefits

• We have work in Wilmslow,Alderley Edge,Cheadle,Knutsford,Macclesfield and surrounding areas
• Flexible or guaranteed hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle
• Above industry average pay of £14.25 to £15.75 per hour (including paid travel time)
• Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days
• Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate (included in the above hourly rate)
• Paid mileage at the full allowance of 45p per mile
• Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
• Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
• Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
• You're employed by us giving you paid holidays and our pension scheme
• Full in-house induction training with over £350 pay on completion
• Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
• Career progression along our career path
• 24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
• Funded DBS check

Salary: £14.25 to £15.75 per hour (including paid travel time), paid mileage at 45p per mile and double time bank holidays