Community Care Assistant

Cross Keys Homes; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,042,000 - 26,174,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Gym membership

Westfield Health private medical保险

Job summary

Cross Keys Homes is seeking a caring Community Care Assistant to help vulnerable adults in their own homes across Peterborough. You will provide person-centred care, promote independence and build meaningful relationships with clients in familiar surroundings.

Join our friendly team with a set rota up to 20 hours per week, including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends. Full training and ongoing support are provided to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with access to your own car.
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
• Female only due to the specific needs and preferences of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting clients with meal preparation
• Assisting with light household and domestic tasks
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Supporting mobility and independence
• Assisting with medication administration

Skills

Driving licence

Care experience

Job description

Are you a caring, compassionate individual who wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives?

We are looking for a dedicated Community Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team, providing high-quality care to vulnerable individuals in their own homes across Peterborough.

About the role:

As a Community Care Assistant, you will support clients to remain independent, comfortable and safe in their own homes. Every day is different, and you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while providing person-centred care.

Please note that there may be occasional gaps between scheduled calls, so we're looking for people within / local to Peterborough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting clients with meal preparation
• Assisting with light household and domestic tasks
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Supporting mobility and independence
• Assisting with medication administration

Pay Rates:

• Weekdays: £16 per hour
• Weekends: £16.64 per hour
• 45p per mile mileage allowance

Working Hours:

We offer contracted hours up to 20 per week and you can work additional hours on a flexible basis, depending upon how busy the service is

You’ll be expected to work on a set rota basis, including: mornings, evenings and alternate weekends

Mornings: 7am - 2:30pm

Evenings: 4pm - 10pm

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with access to your own car
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided
• Female only due to the specific needs and preferences of our clients

Why Join Us?

We are proud of our excellent staff retention, with many of our carers choosing to stay with us for over 10 years. We value our team and invest in their wellbeing and development.

Following successful completion of your probation period, you will also benefit from:

• Access to a company car if your vehicle is unavailable due to breakdown
• Gym membership
• Westfield Health private medical insurance