Care Assistant (Nights)

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK is seeking kind-hearted individuals to become Professional Care Assistants. You will provide essential support during sleepovers and waking nights, contributing positively to clients' lives. Training is provided, making it a great opportunity for those new to social care. The role offers above-average pay, flexible hours, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Above industry average pay

Flexible working hours

Paid travel time

Career progression support

Paid mileage of 45p per mile

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and own car.
• No prior experience needed, training will be provided.
• Smartphone required to use the care app.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients to support their well-being.
• Provide companionship and assist with personal care.
• Help with mobility, medication, and household tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Positive attitude

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.

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

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

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