Compassionate Home Care Assistant – NVQ Training & Benefits

Candlelight Homecare Limited; Ferndown; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Mileage

NVQ qualifications training

Blue Light Discount Card

Annual Awards Ceremony

Company Smartphone

28 days holiday pro-rata

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Pension

Uniform and PPE provided

Rewarding role

Job summary

Candlelight Care are looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join our friendly team. You will support vulnerable adults in their own homes across Ferndown, Dorset and surrounding areas, with shifts typically 7am–2pm and/or 4pm–10pm, and alternate weekends. Driving is not always essential depending on location.

We value our 38+ year history as a Top 20 Recommended Home Care Group in the UK, and offer full training, mileage, NVQ opportunities, a pension, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Kind, empathetic and genuinely motivated to help others.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Calm, patient and able to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• You will get to know clients, their interests and individual needs, providing emotional and practical support including personal care, domestic tasks and meal preparation.
• Support clients with medication, mobility aids and personal equipment; monitor wellbeing and report significant changes to the Registered Manager; promote independence and wellbeing.
• You will receive full training and development opportunities, including NVQ qualifications and a company smartphone; mileage and travel time are paid.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Candlelight Care are looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join our friendly team. You will support vulnerable adults in their own homes across Ferndown, Dorset and surrounding areas, with shifts typically 7am–2pm and/or 4pm–10pm, and alternate weekends. Driving is not always essential depending on location.

We value our 38+ year history as a Top 20 Recommended Home Care Group in the UK, and offer full training, mileage, NVQ opportunities, a pension, and a supportive work environment.