Community Care Assistant, Pontefract

Care Santé Limited; Altofts; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13/hour pay

Paid holidays

Pension

Company mobile phone

DBS paid

Training provided

Career progression

Job summary

Valley Care is seeking Health Care Assistants to join local care teams in the West Yorkshire area. You will provide life-changing care and support that enables vulnerable adults to live fulfilling lives in their own homes.

We offer full training, paid induction, shift options mornings and evenings, and opportunities for progression. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, and DBS checks are paid for by the company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate real compassion, be an excellent communicator and problem solver.
• No formal previous care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care such as washing, bathing and toilet arrangements.
• Help service users with mobility and use of aids and equipment.
• Tidy rooms, change beds, perform light cleaning and laundry.
• Assist with eating, drinking and meal preparation.
• Administer medications as required.
• Contribute to end-of-life care when needed.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Driving license

Job description

There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver - work as a Health Care Assistant and love your job!

Our Benefits Include

• Rate £13.00 per hour (4 weekly Pay)
• 35p per mile
• Enhanced DBS check, paid for
• Paid holidays
• Workplace 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
• Enhanced PPE provided

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

Wakefield East - (Pontefract)

• Hemsworth
• Knottingley
• Castleford
• Pontefract
• Normanton
• Ferry Bridge
• Airdale
• and surrounding areas

We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our family like team. We have a mixture of both part time and full time roles. You'll provide life-changing care and support that enables vulnerable adults of all ages to live fulfilling lives in their own homes.

Our Usual Working Shifts Are

• Mornings 7am-3pm
• Evenings 3pm-10pm
• must be able to work alternative weekends
• must be able to work at least x2 evening shifts per week

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 administrating 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 essential 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

Details

• Type: Permanent - Full Time or Part Time
• Location: Pontefract Castleford and Normanton
• Job Function: Care Assistant