Care Assistant - Sefton

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Llanfaelog; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused social enterprise in Sefton is seeking Care Assistants to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. The role offers training for those without experience and covers personal and domestic care, promoting users' independence. Benefits include paid training, uniforms, and discounts. Join a compassionate team making a positive difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid Training

Free uniform

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts at Watersports Centre

Annual employee awards

Qualifications

• No experience is required; training will be provided.
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain independence for service users.
• Flexibility to work within a community team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal/domestic care to enable service users to retain independence.
• Promote good care practices and respect users' cultural needs.
• Maintain records and write reports on care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Vacancies for Walkers & Drivers

Location:

Sefton including Bootle, Netherton, Maghull, Litherland, and other surrounding areas.

Salary:

£12.60 per hour weekdays and £13.00 per hour weekends. Real living wage employer.

Shift Patterns:

Breakfasts and Lunches / Teas and Beds.

Mileage:

45p per mile allowance included.

About Us:

Local Solutions is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals and communities across Merseyside and North Wales. For over 50 years, we have been delivering high-quality care and support services, making a tangible difference in people's lives. Guided by our core values — COMPASSIONATE, PIONEERING, RELIABLE, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE — we are committed to providing innovative and sustainable social care solutions.

Care Assistant Role:

Become a Care Assistant with Local Solutions and provide practical support and personal care to individuals within their own homes in the Sefton area. No experience is required; training will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role within a leading Health and Social Care Charity.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide personal/domestic care to enable service users to retain independence in their own homes.
• Promote good care practice, maintaining dignity, independence, and respecting cultural, spiritual, and religious needs.
• Meet physical, social, and emotional needs as per care plans, promoting independence and life skills.
• Collaborate with other staff, agencies, and community nurses involved in care.
• Work with service users to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment.
• Maintain records, write reports on care plans, and report significant changes to the Line Manager.
• Work flexibly within a community team.
• Adhere to Local Solutions policies and procedures, promoting anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

Benefits:

• Paid Training
• Free uniform including fleece and waterproof coat
• Free Enhanced DBS
• Blue Light Card
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• 50% discount at Watersports Centre
• Annual employee awards
• In-house referral scheme
• If you have a spare room, you may support a young person and earn up to £230/week, potentially without affecting benefits.