Companion Care Assistant – Community & Home Support

Be Caring Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Union membership (optional)

Job summary

Be Caring Group in Leeds is recruiting a Care Assistant (Shopper/Sitter) to provide companionship, practical support and social connection in clients’ homes across South Leeds. This is a full-time, permanent role with a block-pay structure and mileage reimbursement.

The role emphasises kindness, independence and personal dignity, with no professional experience required. Applicants must be based in Leeds; female applicants only and drivers preferred, with Right to Work in the UK and no

Qualifications

• No professional experience required; genuine desire to help others.
• Comfortable working in community/home settings.
• Ability to work in a supportive, compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence through enabling approaches.
• Support people to meet their personal outcomes, involving families and professionals.
• Provide companionship, practical support and social connection.
• Help people stay connected to their community and local services.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect, when required.
• Deliver personalised support based on individual choice and needs.
• Record and report information accurately.

Skills

Companionship

Practical support

Social connection

Personal care

Job description

Be Caring Group in Leeds is recruiting a Care Assistant (Shopper/Sitter) to provide companionship, practical support and social connection in clients’ homes across South Leeds. This is a full-time, permanent role with a block-pay structure and mileage reimbursement.

The role emphasises kindness, independence and personal dignity, with no professional experience required. Applicants must be based in Leeds; female applicants only and drivers preferred, with Right to Work in the UK and no