Home Care Worker

Care Sante Ltd; Norton Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking Care Assistants to join their team, offering flexible shifts and full training. Responsibilities include supporting vulnerable adults with personal care, domestic tasks, and meal preparation. Ideal candidates must have a valid driving licence and a compassionate nature. Opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment are guaranteed.

Benefits

Pay rate of £13.50 - £15.12 per hour

Paid mileage at 35p per mile

Paid holidays

Company pension

Support and funding for recognised qualifications

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed, full training provided.
• Right to work within the UK.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-changing care and support to vulnerable adults.
• Assist with personal care such as washing and bathing.
• Help with domestic tasks and meal preparation.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Helpers Homecare is seeking Care Assistants to join our existing Care Teams. We are a team that feels like family and offer opportunities for career progression.

Location

• Hitchin
• Letchworth
• Baldock
• (and Surrounding areas)

Shifts and Employment Type

• Full time and part time positions available
• Shifts: Mornings 7am-3pm
• Evenings 4pm-10pm
• Alternative weekends

Benefits

• Pay rate of £13.50 - £15.12 per hour
• Paid mileage at 35p per mile
• Enhanced rates for unsociable hours
• Enhanced PPE provided
• Enhanced DBS checks, paid for
• Guaranteed hours available
• Paid holidays
• Company pension
• 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

Role Description

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.

• Help service users overcome mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including assisting with aids/adaptations and personal equipment
• Domestic tasks such as making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry and emptying commodes
• Assist with personal care such as washing, bathing and toileting arrangements
• Help with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks and drinks, and assist 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 compassion, be an excellent communicator and problem solver, and be committed to delivering high-quality, respectful care
• Applicants MUST HAVE a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Candidates must have authorisation to work in the UK to be considered for this role; sponsorship is not available

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with full training and excellent prospects and an employer who’ll put you first, apply now.