Community Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A local care provider in Eastbourne is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support customers in their homes. Responsibilities include promoting customer independence, helping with personal care, and assisting with household tasks. Full training and flexible hours are provided along with competitive pay rates. A valid driving license and car ownership are required.

Benefits

Hourly rates from £13.00

Mileage allowance

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme - £300

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the UK is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving license and ownership of a car.

Responsibilities

• Promote customer independence and wellbeing.
• Support customers with personal care.
• Assist with cleaning and cooking.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

Here at Bluebird Care we are committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to a care home. We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different.

What we offer our Care Assistants

• Hourly rates start from £13.00ph Weekdays up to £14.00ph Weekends
• 45p mileage allowance (TAX FREE)
• Guaranteed hours contract available
• Double pay on Bank holidays
• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Full training induction
• Opportunity to complete a NVQ qualification
• Ongoing training and support
• Full and Part time hours available – you choose!!
• Flexible working
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend schemes - £300 in your pocket!
• Free uniform

It is essential that all of our Care Assistants

• Have authorisation to work in the UK
• Have a full UK driving licence and ownership of a car, as this is a community based role.

How are we different?

• Fantastic rates of pay including mileage
• Regular supervisions and support
• Four weekly scheduled rotas
• Fabulous office teams
• C.A.R.E. Awards to celebrate your achievements

How will you make a difference?

• Promoting customer independence and wellbeing, how about a nice day trip to the beach, a walk round the local park, or even a nice slice of cake, a cuppa and a good chat!
• Supporting customers with personal care such as washing and dressing, medication.
• Helping with the cleaning or even cooking a lovely meal

All we ask for is that you are compassionate caring and a patient individual. But don’t panic, we’ll ensure you have all the right training and development because we care for our Care professionals. After all, you care for our customers so it’s important that you feel equipped for the role.