care assistants

Cera Care; Ashford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday rate

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and

uniform provided

Paid mileage between visits

BHN Extras discounts platform

Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/parental

Job summary

Home Healthcare Connected is seeking Care Assistants in Ashford to support clients at home. Roles available part-time and full-time with shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights. A driving licence and vehicle are required.

DBS check and right to work in the UK are mandatory, and the company promotes an inclusive, supportive environment. No prior experience is required; training will be provided to help you deliver compassionate, person-centred care and improve clients’ quality of

Qualifications

• DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing, dressing and continence support.
• Support clients with medications, cooking and domestic tasks as needed.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and social engagement to clients.

Skills

Compassionate

People skills

Reliability

Job description

Join Home Healthcare Connected as a Care Assistant in Ashford. You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes.

Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience is required.

We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Ashford, Tenterden, Willesborough, Stanford, Smeeth, South Ashford, Bethersden and surrounding areas., Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

Home Healthcare Connected makes caring easier with our carer app

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role - caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

For this role you require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. We have a flexible approach for shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance. This role is restricted to female candidates due to the personal care needs and preferences of the client

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rate
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid mileage between visits
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £400 per referral

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