Community Care Assistant

Springfield Healthcare; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.41 per hour

Mileage 35p

Medicash Health and Wellbeing plan

Employee assistance programme

High Street Discount scheme

Refer-A-Friend Bonus

Seasonal prize giveaways

Nurse Associate training programme

Flexible contracts

Job summary

Springfield Healthcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. You will provide meals, social activities, medication assistance and personal care, with a comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

The role offers flexible full-time or part-time contracts, competitive pay, mileage allowance, and wellbeing and staff support benefits. You will join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality home care across the region.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals.
• Supporting with social activities.
• Assisting with medications.
• Personal care (toileting, showering & bathing).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Caring nature

Flexible

Job description

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. 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 (toileting, showering & bathing)

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.

If you are looking for a genuinely rewarding career with a company that really cares and you have the following 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.

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.

We value our team members and offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Job stability in a growing sector that's always in demand.
• Competitive salary of £14.41 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.
• Flexible full-time or part-time contracts to suit your personal circumstances.