Home Care Assistant

Care Santé Limited; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Company mobile phone provided

Paid induction and training

Job summary

Helpers Homecare in the Biggleswade area is seeking Care Assistants to join our friendly teams in Stotfold, Arlesey, Shefford and surrounding areas. You will provide life-changing in-home care to vulnerable adults, helping with personal care, meals, mobility, and daily tasks. No prior experience required; full training provided.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Shifts include mornings 7am-3pm and evenings 4pm-10pm, with enhanced pay for unsociable hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK is required for this role.
• No previous experience required but you will need to demonstrate real compassion, be an excellent communicator and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Help service users overcome mobility problems and use of aids/adaptations.
• Domestic tasks such as making beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry.
• Assist with personal care including washing, bathing, toileting.
• Assist with eating and drinking and meal preparation.
• Support with preparing and administering medication as required.
• Contribute to a person’s end-of-life care as needed.

Job description

Please note applicants MUST HAVE a full driving licence and access to a driving licence. Candidates must have authorisation to work in the UK to be considered for this role, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Let’s talk Care… have you thought of starting your career in the Care Industry? Or maybe, you already work in Care but are looking for a new opportunity? Here at Helpers Homecare, we are a team that feels like family!

Our benefits include:

• Pay rate of £13.00 - £14.12 per hour
• Enhanced rates for unsociable hours
• Paid holidays
• Company mobile phone provided
• No previous experience needed, full training provided
• Paid induction and update training, paid at an hourly rate
• Support and funding for recognised qualifications
• Plenty of opportunity for promotion and career progression
• Enhanced PPE provided
• Enhanced DBS checks, Paid for

We have an excellent opportunity for Care Assistants to join our existing Care Teams based in;

• Stotfold
• Aresley
• Shefford
• Biggleswade
• (and Surrounding areas)

We have opportunities of both full time and part time positions available. Working usual shift patterns of;

• Mornings 7am-3pm
• Evenings 4pm-10pm

As a Home Care Worker you’ll provide life-changing care and support that enables vulnerable adults of all ages to live fulfilling lives, within their own homes.

Job Description:

• Helping service users overcome any mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including helping in the use of, and care of aids/adaptations and personal equipment.
• Domestic tasks such as making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry and emptying commodes
• Our home care assistants are responsible for assisting service users with personal care such as washing, bathing and toileting arrangements.
• Help with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks and drinks, assisting with feeding if required
• Support with preparing and administering 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