Community Care Assistant, Barnsley

Care Sante Ltd; Wath upon Dearne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking Health Care Assistants to provide life-changing care. This role involves assisting vulnerable adults with personal care and daily tasks. Ideal candidates should demonstrate compassion and communicate effectively, with full training provided. Opportunities for career progression are available.

Benefits

Pay rate of £12.60 per hour

35p per mile reimbursement

Paid holidays

Company pension

Company mobile phone

Paid training and induction

Qualifications

• Demonstrate real compassion and skill in communication.
• No previous experience needed, full training provided.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care.
• Help users overcome mobility problems.
• Carry out domestic tasks and prepare meals.
• Support with administering medication.
• Contribute to end-of-life care as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassion

Problem solving

Job description

Make a difference in someone’s life, put a smile on someone’s face, give something back to your local community - work as a Health Care Assistant and love your job!

Overview

Valley Care Direct are looking for local Community Care Workers to join our care teams in the areas of:

• Barnsley
• Wath upon Dearne
• Bolton on Dearne
• Thurnscoe
• Goldthorpe
• Darfield

We are looking for both part time and full time Care Assistants to join our family like team. Where you’ll provide life-changing care and support that enables vulnerable adults of all ages to live fulfilling lives in their own homes.

Benefits

• Rates £12.60 per hour
• 35p per mile
• Paid holidays
• Company pension
• Company mobile phone provided
• No previous experience needed, full training provided
• Paid induction and update training
• Support and funding for recognised qualifications
• Plenty of opportunity for promotion and career progression
• PPE provided
• Enhanced DBS check, paid for

Shifts

• Our usual working shifts are:
• Mornings 7am-3pm
• Evenings 3pm-10pm
• Alternative weekends

Job Description

• Our home care assistants are responsible for assisting service users with personal care such as washing, bathing and toilet arrangements.
• Helping service users overcome any mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including helping in the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Domestic tasks such as making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry and emptying commodes
• Help with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks and drinks
• Support with administering medication.
• Contribute as needed to a person’s end-of-life care

Requirements

• Have a right to work within the UK
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role
• No previous experience is necessary but you will need to demonstrate real compassion, be an excellent communicator and problem solver, and be committed to delivering high-quality, respectful care

How to apply

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with full training and excellent prospects and an employer who’ll put you first, apply now