Live In Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and wellbeing platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Welshpool is seeking a compassionate live-in care assistant. In this role, you will support a lady and her young son, who has autism. Your responsibilities include providing personal care, engaging in daily activities, and assisting with school drop-offs. No previous care experience is required, but a willingness to learn and a caring attitude are essential. Enjoy benefits like enhanced pay, annual leave, and career progression in a supportive environment, making a real difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Compassion and ability to care are essential.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop knowledge.
• Resilience is important for handling challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and provide personal care.
• Support a young boy with autism and take him to school.
• Engage in companionship with clients to brighten their days.

Job description

Shifts Available: Saturday 9.30am til 9:30am Monday, every other weekend

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. With a career as a Care Assistant at Abacare, every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our client’s lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and wellbeing platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide.

Job Description

What you’ll do

We are looking for a live in care assistant in Welshpool, for a lady who also has a young son who has autism. You will be required as part of the role, to assist with the son and take him to school.

The successful candidate will be required to use the service user’s car, for this purpose only candidates over the age of 25 will be permitted to drive due to insurance policy.

Our live-in care assistants are extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting vulnerable people to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll provide day-to-day companionship, and personal care, assist clients with the activities of daily living, and help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework. We support all our Live-in Care Assistants and provide training as well as opportunities for career progression. You will be provided with your private room and have adequate breaks each day. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.