Community Care Assistant

Abbots Care Ltd; Chesham; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading domiciliary care provider in the UK is looking for community care assistants to support service users in their homes. This role offers flexibility, paid training, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates should have a driving license and a caring attitude. Compensation includes competitive pay rates and mileage reimbursement.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 40p per mile

Blue Light Discount for workers

Wellbeing app for mental health support

Qualifications

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• The right to work in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and care for service users in their homes.
• Assisting with personal care and daily activities.
• Administering medications and preparing meals.

Skills

Flexible working hours

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The role of a care assistant is extremely rewarding and fulfilling, with many opportunities to develop within your career at Abbots including paid diplomas and job progression. Previous experience in care is not necessary as paid comprehensive training is provided by our Inhouse training department. Our working hours are between 7am-10pm including alternate weekends however can be flexible on request. We can also accommodate flexible hours between 7am-10pm with shifts.

Abbots Care is an award-winning domiciliary care company based in Hertfordshire with a CQC rating of outstanding. Our community-based support care workers provide care to our service users within their own homes to help them remain as independent as possible. Abbots Care are currently recruiting for community care assistants to join our teams providing care in peoples own homes in Berkhamsted, Tring and Aylesbury.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and care for our service users within their own homes
• Supporting and assisting with personal care
• Preparing meals and associated domestic tasks
• Administering medication
• Supporting your service user with their hobbies and social interests

Contract & Benefits

• 0 hour Contracts
• Hourly rates of £13.00 per hour weekdays / £13.50 per hour weekends - paid for time spent with client
• Paid mileage of 40p per mile
• Paid training and DBS
• Ongoing opportunities for additional training and progression including Level 2 and 3 Diplomas
• New Wellbeing app for our carers to discuss any worries or issues with our trained mental health team
• Blue Light Discount to use in restaurants and high street stores
• There are several reasons to join our team, including:
• Feeling of reward
• Flexibility
• Variety
• Real qualifications and paid training
• Competitive pay rates and mileage pay with open-door policy in our branches

Requirements

Due to the nature of the role and being community-based, you will need to have a full driving license and access to your own vehicle, as well the right to work in the UK. Please apply and a member of our experienced team will be in contact.