Care Assistant - South Leeds (Shopping / Cleaning / Sitting Calls)

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their dedicated team in South Leeds. This full-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in the community by providing personalized care and support to individuals in need. With comprehensive training, including funded DBS checks and ongoing development opportunities, you will be well-equipped to promote independence and enhance the quality of life for those you serve. If you have a passion for helping others and want to work in a fulfilling environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Union membership (optional)

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting the community is essential.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and support individuals to meet their outcomes.
• Deliver personalized care while protecting dignity.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Personal Care

Organizational Skills

Education

No formal education required

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

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Care Assistant - South Leeds (Shopping / Cleaning / Sitting Calls), Leeds

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Client:

Be Caring

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

03104de4506a

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Requirements:

• Female applicants only
• Drivers only

Make a difference in your community. At Be Caring we believe everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and compassion. If you're passionate about helping others, we want to hear from you.

Applicants must be based in Leeds, UK.

You will be recruited to a dedicated care team operating in:

• Beeston
• Hunslet
• Killingbeck
• Middleton
• Rothwell
• Seacroft
• Tingley

For this role we are recruiting:

• 2 x Drivers

Shift pay rather than pay per call, which means you are paid from the start of your first call to the end of your last call within a shift.

• Full-time role

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, your working hours will be aligned to our shift patterns, which includes both:

• Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training:1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay:annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional):through our partnership with the GMB.

Job Description

If you're looking for a job that's both deeply fulfilling a career as a community-based Care Assistant might just be what you're looking for.

As a Domestic Carerworking within South Leeds, you will:

• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Support people to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.
• Connect people to their communities accessing local support and services.
• Deliver personalised care through individual choice and control (when required)
• Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
• Be a strong and effective communicator, documenting, reporting, and sharing information with the right people at the right time.

Induction Training

We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. Experience is not required for this role, but having a passion for supporting the community is essential.

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:

• Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
• Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
• Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red)
• Infection prevention and control,health and safety.
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity.

Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!