Community Care Assistant, Pontefract

Care Santé Limited; Altofts; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check paid for

Paid holidays

Mileage allowance 35p per mile

Company mobile phone provided

Pension

Job summary

Care Santé Limited is seeking Health Care Assistants to join our local home care teams in West Yorkshire and surrounding areas. You will provide life-changing care to vulnerable adults in their own homes, with full training and ongoing development offered.

Roles can be part-time or full-time, with shifts including mornings and evenings. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, and a right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• No previous experience required but you must show compassion, be an excellent communicator and a problem solver, and be committed to delivering high-quality, respectful care

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care such as washing, bathing and toilet arrangements
• Help with mobility and use of aids and equipment for physical disabilities
• Carry out domestic tasks like making beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry and emptying commodes
• Support with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks and drinks
• Assist with administering medication as needed
• Contribute to a person’s end-of-life care when required

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Problem solving

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

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

Details

Type

Permanent - Full Time or Part Time

Location

Pontefract Castleford and Normanton

Job Function

Care Assistant