Community Care Assistant (Weekend Shifts)

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

Job summary

A local care service provider is seeking a Community Care Assistant in South Tyneside. The role involves providing support and companionship to clients, including meal preparation, social activity support, and personal care. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a caring nature. The position offers a competitive salary of £13.90 per hour and various benefits. Apply today to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Job stability in a growing sector

Paid Medicash Health and Wellbeing plan

24/7 employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Generous Refer-A-Friend Bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Serious commitment to work and desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Kind and caring nature

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Care Assistant to join an organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.

Responsibilities

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

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.

We are looking for individuals who are available to work shifts on both Saturday and Sunday each week between the hours of 7am and 10pm.

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.

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.