Community Care Assistant (Drivers Only)

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

Job summary

A community-focused health and social care provider is seeking a Care Assistant to make a real difference in people's lives. In this role, you will provide essential support and companionship to clients in their homes, assisting with tasks including meal preparation, social activities, medication support, and personal care. The position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time contracts, along with competitive pay of £13.90 per hour plus mileage, and numerous benefits including a Health and Wellbeing plan, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Medicash Health and Wellbeing plan

24/7 employee assistance programme

High Street Discount scheme

Generous Refer-A-Friend Bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Kind and caring nature

Commitment to work

Job description

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
• Personal care (toileting, showering & bathing)

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 £13.90 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.