Community Care Assistant

CARE SANTE; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid every 2 weeks

Bank holidays pay

Mileage allowance 35p/mile

Annual leave

Mobile phone provided

No experience required

Full training

Induction training

Funding for qualifications

Career progression

PPE provided

DBS paid by employer

Job summary

Care Santé Limited is recruiting Community Care Assistants to support people in their own homes across Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and surrounding areas. You don’t need previous care experience; full training is provided and there are clear opportunities for promotion.

We offer biweekly pay, enhanced bank holiday rates, mileage allowance, paid annual leave, a company mobile phone, PPE, DBS paid by us and ongoing training to help you develop in your role.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as travelling between service users is an essential part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care including washing, bathing and toileting.
• Assist with mobility and use of personal aids and equipment.
• Help with household tasks such as changing beds, light cleaning and laundry.
• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks and support with eating and drinking.
• Support with medication and provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support individuals with independence and daily routines and contribute to end-of-life care when required.

Job description

Community Care Assistant – Make a Difference in Your Local Community

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, build meaningful relationships and feel valued for the work you do?

AtValley Care by Care Sante, we’re a friendly, local care team supporting people to live happy, independent and fulfilling lives in their own homes.

We’re looking for caring, compassionate people to join our family-like team. You don’t need previous care experience — what matters most to us is your attitude, kindness and genuine desire to help others.

We believe in looking after our care team as well as the people we support. That’s why we offer:

• Paid every 2 weeks
• Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays
• 35p per mile mileage allowance
• Paid annual leave
• Company mobile phone provided
• No previous care experience required
• Full training provided
• Paid induction and update training
• Support and funding towards recognised qualifications
• Excellent opportunities for promotion and career progression
• Enhanced PPE provided
• DBS check paid for by us

Work Locally, Make a Difference

Our Community Care Assistants work within the local community, providing person-centred care and support to vulnerable adults of all ages in their own homes.

We currently have opportunities in:

• Mansfield
• Sutton-in-Ashfield
• Kirkby-in-Ashfield
• Shirebrook
• Selston
• Surrounding areas

We have both full-time and part-time positions available, giving you the opportunity to find a role that works for you.

Working Hours

Our usual shifts are:

• Mornings: 7am – 3pm
• Evenings: 4pm – 10pm (minimum of 1 evening required)

About the Role

Every day is different. You’ll get to know the people you support and help them live as independently and comfortably as possible.

Your role may include:

• Supporting people with personal care, including washing, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility and the use of personal aids and equipment
• Supporting with household tasks such as changing beds, light cleaning and laundry
• Preparing meals, snacks and drinks and supporting with eating and drinking
• Supporting with medication
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting individuals with their independence and daily routines
• Contributing to end-of-life care when required

Most importantly, you’ll be helping people to remain in their own homes, stay connected to their community and live life on their own terms.

About You

You don’t need previous experience in care. We provide full training and ongoing support to help you become confident in your role.

• We’re looking for people who are:
• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Reliable and dependable
• Respectful of others and their choices
• Able to use initiative and solve problems
• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care

Requirements

• The right to work in the UK
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as travelling between service users is an essential part of the role