Care Assistant (Nights)

Carefound Home Care; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking kind-hearted individuals to join their team as Professional Care Assistants. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in clients' lives while enjoying flexibility in your work schedule. With guaranteed pay, paid travel time, and a supportive work environment, you'll be well-equipped to provide essential care to clients in their homes. The position includes comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a range of attractive benefits. If you're looking for a rewarding career that fits your lifestyle, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible or guaranteed hours

Paid travel time

Paid mileage at 45p per mile

Double time on bank holidays

Career progression support

Free employee assistance programme

Funded DBS check

Paid holidays

Instant access to pay

Referral bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; training provided.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and own car.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support with personal care.
• Assist clients with mobility, medication, and daily tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication Skills

Ability to Assist with Personal Care

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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.

Our Care Assistant role offers the following 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
• Free employee assistance programme
• Funded DBS check
  
  

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
  
  

If you'd like to find out more about becoming a Night Care Assistant in Wilmslow, apply today. We can't wait to hear from you.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries