Community Care Assistant

Springfield Healthcare; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in South Tyneside is seeking a Community Care Assistant to provide vital support and companionship to clients in their homes. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to making a difference. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage, flexible contract options, and various benefits, including paid health plans and career development opportunities. Join us and be part of a team that values your contribution to enhancing people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid Medicash Health and Wellbeing plan

24/7 employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Generous Refer-A-Friend Bonus

Career development opportunities

Flexible contracts

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A kind and caring nature with a serious commitment to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and companionship to clients in their homes.
• Prepare and cook meals for clients.
• Support clients with social activities.
• Assist clients with medication.
• Provide personal care to clients.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to develop strong working relationships

Kind and caring nature

Commitment to making a difference

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Care Assistant to join an organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

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
• Providing personal care

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.

About You

If you are looking for a genuinely rewarding career with a company that really cares and you have the following personal attributes, then apply today :

• 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.

Benefits

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 £13.12 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.

About us

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.

You may have experience in areas such as Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Social Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Voluntary Worker, Day Care, HCA, etc.