Care Assistant - Weekends

Inner Vibe; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is looking for a Weekend Care Assistant to support individuals in their homes across Ferndown, England. This part-time role offers a competitive salary of £13.30 to £14.10 per hour and a welcoming work environment with numerous benefits, including a company pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives. Ideal candidates are compassionate drivers who want to make a positive impact in their community.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Career development and training

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Drivers only with a valid driving license required.
• Compassionate individuals who care for others.
• Basic understanding of personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes to live independently.
• Provide personal care support.
• Help with daily living tasks and activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Weekend Care Assistant - Drivers Only. Are you looking for a rewarding role in a trusted care company? At Altogether Care, our family values ensure that we put people first. Join us as a Part Time Domiciliary Care Assistant and become part of our growing family. Enjoy the support of great teams and consistent working hours.

We are recruiting compassionate individuals who naturally care and genuinely want to make a positive difference in people’s lives. You will be rewarded with:

• A competitive salary £13.30 to £14.10 per hour
• Welcome Bonus via our Care Friends "Refer a Friend"
• Opportunity to earn extra money with our "Refer a friend" scheme
• Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development
• Access to hundreds of eLearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• We are an established family-run business, not an agency
• Work available in your community
• Good mileage allowance
• Wellbeing support with access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light discount package (discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxation and yoga, self-affirmation and menopause support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; rewards and personal thoughtful gifts

Responsibilities

• Support and assist people in their own homes to live as independently as possible
• Empower people to make their own decisions and choices
• Provide support with personal care
• Offer physical and emotional support to the people we care for
• Help people participate in daily living tasks and activities
• Assist with health care and personal appointments
• Foster positive relationships with the individual, their family, colleagues, and other professionals
• Utilise mobile technology to record and deliver quality care
• Uphold the principles of Altogether Care’s values
• Implement and follow safe working practices
• Travel to nearby areas to ensure quality care is provided, as needed

About the Company

Altogether Care is a family-run care provider established in 1988, serving local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 years. We nurture our colleagues to grow and develop, with many management roles promoted internally.

Other organisations might call this role: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Care Giver, Domiciliary Care Worker.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

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