FEMALE Community Care worker (Driving)

TN United Kingdom; Ryde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Care Worker to join their outstanding team in Ryde. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with the community by providing essential care and support to clients. Daily tasks include personal care assistance, companionship, and light housekeeping. With competitive pay and flexible hours, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference. Join a supportive environment that values compassionate care and offers ongoing training and wellness programs to ensure your success and well-being.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Monthly team activities

Healthcare and counseling programs

Exclusive discounts at high street stores

Buddy system for the first 12 weeks

Care assistant of the month awards

Qualifications

• Full training will be provided with no previous care experience necessary.
• We seek individuals who share our values of compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping tasks and assist with personal care.
• Offer companionship and monitor diet and eating habits.
• Assist with travel arrangements and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication

Personal Care Assistance

Housekeeping

Education

No previous care experience necessary

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community? We have an exciting opportunity for a care assistant to join our 'Outstanding' island team.

With no two visits being the same, daily tasks can include:

• Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants, etc.)
• Organising and tidying cupboards and checking food expiry dates
• Planning, preparing, and tidying away meals
• Answering the door
• Assisting with pet care
• Providing Dementia / Alzheimer care
• Providing respite / convalescence care
• Assisting with morning/wake-up and evening/tuck-in routines

Companionship:

• Offering companionship and conversation
• Monitoring diet and eating habits
• Stimulating and encouraging through activities (e.g., clothing selection, hobbies, crafts)
• Arranging and providing reminders for appointments, activities, and outings
• Helping with travel arrangements
• Organising mail and writing letters
• Assisting with walking (lending an arm to steady)
• Accompanying to appointments and social events (e.g., visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)

Assisting with personal care:

• Providing medication reminders
• Helping with bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Helping with continence care
• Assisting with eating and drinking

Does this sound like the role for you?

Qualifications

Full training will be provided. No previous care experience necessary. We seek individuals from across the community who share our values of compassionate care and building genuine relationships with clients.

Additional Information

We offer a friendly, supportive environment with monthly team activities, including care assistant of the month awards.

Competitive pay from £12.50 to £13.50 per hour, with flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

Fully paid training through our award-winning courses, plus a mentorship/buddy system for the first 12 weeks, ongoing 24/7 support, regular refresher courses, and team activities.

Access to wellness programs including healthcare and counseling, along with blue light card discounts.

Exclusive discounts at high street stores, supermarkets, utility providers, and more.

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