Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider in Houghton-le-Spring is looking for a Care Assistant. The role includes providing companionship, personal care, and support for daily living activities. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a compassionate attitude. This position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth. No prior experience is necessary, making it perfect for dedicated individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Referral scheme – earn £300

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid training

Self-development opportunities

Qualifications

• No specific experience necessary.
• Must have a flexible attitude towards care.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal hygiene and care.
• Collect prescriptions and administer medication.
• Prepare and serve meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of the home.
• Assist with mobility.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Responsible and dedicated

Flexible approach

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Care Assistant at Comfort Call(Part of CCH Group) in Houghton Le Spring!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a genuine impact in people's lives? Join Comfort Call (CCH Group), the countries leading homecare provider where you'll be valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional care. We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, and fantastic opportunities for career growth. We truly are people first. If you're ready to be part of a team that truly cares, we want to hear from you!

Shifts available:Full Time & Part Time Hours Available

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Paid training – online and face to face
• Self-development – progression opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• No experience necessary
• Book an interview at a time and date to suit you!

Job Description

The kind of things you may help with?

• Companionship– being a friendly face & preventing loneliness.
• Personal Care– all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care.
• Medication– collecting prescriptions & providing reminders as well as administering medication.
• Mealtimes– preparing tasty meals.
• Housekeeping– keeping their home just the way they like it.
• Mobility– help with getting around.

Qualifications

What you’ll need?

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country, and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.