Care Assistant Sandwell

Blue Box Medical Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the West Midlands is looking for Care Assistants to positively impact people's lives. The role offers flexible hours with guaranteed contracts, full training for all experience levels, and clear career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous Mileage Allowance

Pension Scheme

Full induction and ongoing training

Two free uniforms and PPE provided

Refer a Friend Scheme (£250)

Automatic promotion after 1 year

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable but not essential.
• Must have a full driving license and access to your own car.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, medication assistance, and food preparation.
• Support companionship and housekeeping duties.
• Visit clients within the community, ensuring a positive impact.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Committed

Outgoing

Job description

Care Assistant - Sandwell

Domiciliary Care - Flexible and Guaranteed Hour Contracts - Immediate start with 37.5-40 hours guaranteed.

Areas We Cover

Birmingham, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Wednesbury, Rowley Regis, Tipton, Oldbury and surrounding areas.

Do you want a career that positively impacts people's lives every day? Do you believe in making the world a better and brighter place? We do.

If you're looking for a career that allows you to meet amazing people, give back, and is fun, rewarding, and challenging, then a Care Assistant role may be for you. No prior experience is necessary; we will provide training to ensure you can deliver excellent service.

We offer full-time, part-time, and guaranteed hours positions. You will be expected to work alternate weekends but will receive days off during the week to rest and relax.

We are recruiting both experienced care assistants and those with caring instincts but no experience, to work within the community across Birmingham. Opportunities for career progression are available.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm and 3pm-10pm shifts, both options available
• Alternate weekends or one full day on Saturday or Sunday
• Flexible shift patterns

Watra Care Offers

• £12.50 to £13.00 per hour + Holiday pay (28 days for full-time staff)
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Guaranteed hours
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Opportunity for QCF 2-5 training after 1 year
• Two free uniforms and PPE provided
• Career progression opportunities as a carer or in supervisory roles
• Support from in-field staff
• New Staff Guide App
• Latest App for rota and care plans
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£250)
• Automatic promotion to senior care assistant after 1 year or sooner with NVQ2 or above

The Person

• Enthusiastic, reliable, committed, and outgoing
• Experience is desirable but not essential; full training provided
• Flexible and able to work alternate weekends
• Must have a full driving license and access to your own car; evidence of working towards a license if not yet obtained

Roles & Responsibilities

• Personal Care
• Medication Assistance
• Food Preparation
• Sit-in Service (carer breaks)
• Visit Accompaniment
• Shopping
• Sleep-ins
• Companionship
• Housekeeping

COVID-19 considerations: All PPE provided free to ensure staff safety.

The Company

Watra Care offers excellent benefits, full training, flexible working hours, and a supportive team environment. We are rated 5 stars and rated GOOD by CQC. We support ongoing training and internal promotion opportunities. Mileage is paid between visits, and full-time staff enjoy 28 days of annual leave. We are a small team passionate about customer service, fun, and good food.

We are a licensed sponsor under the skilled worker route (only experienced drivers apply).

Competitive pay rates between £12.50 and £13.00 per hour. We encourage career progression through ongoing training such as NVQs.

If you want to join our team, apply now.