Carer

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider is seeking a dedicated care assistant in Portsmouth to deliver personalized care to individuals in their own homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medication support, and companionship. Training is provided, and flexible hours are available. Candidates must have access to a car and a full UK driving license. Pay ranges from £12.21 to £14.00 per hour, plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Holiday pay

Expense fuel allowance of £100 per month

Opportunity to earn NVQ qualifications

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided and paid for.
• Must have access to a car for community travel.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Support clients in maintaining independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Overview / Responsibilities:

• Caring at Home Your Way; provides home care services to people across Portsmouth and surrounding areas. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic care assistant to join our friendly team to deliver quality care to a high standard to individuals in their own home.
• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Support clients in maintaining their independence while providing companionship and emotional support.
• Medication support
• Cook, clean, and provide home-style laundry services as required.
• Access the local community; coffee, shopping, appointments.

Experience:

• No experience needed, full training is provided and paid for
• Chance to earn fully funded NVQ Level 2 & 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care

Pay / Contracts / Available:

• £12.21 during initial shadowing, up to £14.00 afterward, time shadowing depends on experience
• £100 a month expense fuel
• Full time, Part time
• Flexible working hours, happy to hear carers requirements
• Pension Scheme
• Holiday pay
• Sleep in shifts available at £50 a night, can attach to a previous early or evening shift
• 1 hour minimum visits in the morning guaranteed, 45 mins afterward

Requirements:

• Access to a car due to travelling in the community
• 12 week probation
• Alternate weekends
• Full UK driving licence.
• Female only
• No more than a 25 minute drive from Portsmouth
• Flexible

Portsmouth and surrounding areas