Care Worker (Evening Shifts 3pm - 10.30pm)

Springfield Healthcare; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Community Care Assistant to provide support and companionship to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication, and meal preparation. The role offers competitive pay of £13.90 per hour plus additional benefits. Both part-time and full-time positions are available, requiring weekend shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid Medicash Health and Wellbeing plan

24/7 employee assistance programme

High Street Discount scheme

Generous Refer-A-Friend Bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop strong relationships.
• A kind and caring nature with a commitment to make a difference.
• Availability to work shifts on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and companionship to clients in their homes.
• Assist with personal care and medication support.
• Prepare meals and engage clients in social activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caring nature

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Care Assistant to join an organisation making a real difference in people's lives. Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Care Assistant! As a Care Assistant, you'll provide support and companionship to clients in their homes. The shifts available will be 3pm - 10.30pm across a range of evenings during the week. This will include working every other weekend. We have part time and full time vacancies available. Every day is different, and you might be responsible for tasks such as:

• Preparing and cooking meals
• Supporting with social activities
• Assisting with medication
• Personal care

We have a comprehensive induction and training programme to provide you with the skills and training necessary to complete the role, and your community mentor will be there to support you every step of the way.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• A kind and caring nature, a serious commitment to work and a desire to work in an organisation where you can make a real difference.

We are looking for individuals who are available to work shifts on both Saturday and Sunday each week between the hours of 7am and 10pm.

Over 50 years' experience in delivering health and social care services to the people of Yorkshire and beyond. Beginning with a family‑owned care home in Garforth, West Yorkshire in 1967, we've been growing ever since and now have over 1200 staff supporting people in their own homes and our care villages. Our 6 regional branches of homecare are all rated GOOD by CQC and support thousands of people to live independently at home. We are proud to care.

Benefits

• Job stability in a growing sector that's always in demand.
• Competitive salary of £13.90 per hour, plus mileage at 35p.
• Paid Medicash Health and Wellbeing plan.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• High Street Discount scheme, discounted gym membership.
• Generous Refer‑A‑Friend Bonus.
• Seasonal prize giveaways and employee incentive schemes.
• Career development opportunities, including our Nurse Associate training programme.