Community Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Tyneside is seeking a Community Care Assistant to provide support and companionship to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include meal preparation, assisting with medications, and personal care. This role offers a competitive salary of £13.90 per hour plus benefits like a health plan and employee discounts. Join a dedicated team and make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid Medicash Health and Wellbeing plan

24/7 employee assistance programme

High Street Discount scheme

Discounted gym membership

Generous Refer-A-Friend Bonus

Career development opportunities

Flexible full-time or part-time contracts

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A kind and caring nature is essential for the role.
• Commitment to working in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for clients.
• Support clients with social activities.
• Assist clients with medication and personal care.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Kind and caring nature

Ability to develop strong working relationships

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.

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals
• Supporting with social activities
• Assisting with medication
• Personal care

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

• Job stability in a growing sector that's always in demand.
• Competitive salary of £13.90 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.