Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals for the Care Assistant position in Peterhead. You will provide essential personal care, companionship, and support for clients to enhance their wellbeing. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth. No prior experience is required, making it ideal for new candidates eager to make a difference. Join a supportive team that values your commitment to excellent care and enjoy numerous benefits that accompany this rewarding role.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral

Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts

Paid training – online and face to face

Self-development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Requires compassion and a positive attitude at all times.
• A responsible and dedicated work approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and prevent loneliness.
• Assist with all aspects of personal hygiene and care.
• Administer medication and remind clients of their prescriptions.
• Prepare meals and assist with cooking.
• Help with housekeeping and maintain clients' homes.
• Support mobility and help clients move around.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Care Assistant at North East Community Care (Part of CCH Group) in Peterhead!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a genuine impact in people's lives? Join North East Community Care (CCH Group), the country's 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. 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.