Community Care Assistant

Paxigate Healthcare; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxigate Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Community Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes around St Neots. You will help people stay independent, safe and comfortable, delivering person-centred care and building meaningful relationships.

Full training and ongoing support are provided. A full UK driving licence with your own car is required. This role is full-time, with shifts including mornings and evenings, and occasional weekend work to cover local clients.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with access to own car.
• Care experience desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Female only due to clients' needs.
• Full time

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

Caring attitude

Empathy

Job description

Job Highlights

• Local area - all of our clients are based within St Neots or a 3-4 mile radius

Job Requirements / 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 St Neots.

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 St Neots.

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: £13 per hour
• 45p per mile mileage allowance and paid travel time

Working Hours:

• Mornings: 7am - 2:00pm Evenings: 4pm - 9pm Alternate weekends essential

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 for the right person
• Female only due to the specific needs and preferences of our clients
• Full time