Community Care Assistant

Proud to Care Devon; Seaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking caring and reliable individuals to support the elderly and vulnerable in their own homes. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives, with flexible working hours and comprehensive training provided. Join our team to enjoy job satisfaction and career progression while earning a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Full induction training plus ongoing support

28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Access to mental health and welfare support

Flexible working hours

Use of company pool car

Access to discounts through the 'Discounts for Carers' scheme

Qualifications

• Valid driving license and own transport required.
• Business level cover for motor insurance needed.
• Willingness to complete a free enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation for clients.
• Supporting people with personal care.
• Administering medication to clients.
• Shopping, housework, and laundry assistance.
• Providing companionship and support during escorted trips.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Kindness

Job description

Your wages and benefits:

• Excellent pay rate: £12.84 p/h, up to £19.26 on Bank Holidays.
• Permanent contract
• 30p mileage allowance and access to company car
• Full induction training plus ongoing training and support
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• £400 ‘Refer a friend’ bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free training including nationally recognised qualifications
• Opportunities for promotion and career progression
• Flexible working
• Access to 24/7 mental health/ welfare support
• Access to hundreds of retail and online discounts to save you money every day through the ‘Discounts for Carers’ scheme
• Use of company pool car

Who are we looking for?

If you are someone who has a can-do attitude, caring and reliable in nature, and you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

We can provide you with the certainty of work based around your availability and location with a new level of job satisfaction. You will have full, consistent and local rounds with no long-distance travelling, as you care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Meal preparation
• Supporting people with personal care
• Medication administration
• Shopping, housework and laundry
• Escorted trips out and companionship

When will you work?

• We can offer full time and part time positions
• We can offer morning and/ or evening shifts.

Experience preferred, but not essential, as we offer comprehensive training and support to all staff. We have successfully recruited people from retail and hospitality, as well as other sectors. Skills are transferable; what is important is kindness.

To apply, you must:

• Have a valid driving licence and your own transport
• Have business level cover for motor insurance
• Be prepared to have a free enhanced DBS check

If you are interested in this role with us, please apply on-line, e-mail us or give us a call on 01297 24753.

Our friendly team look forward to hearing from you, today!

Travel expenses details:

30p per mile

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

7am to 2.30pm or 4pm to 10pm