Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading UK care company is seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to provide support to the community of South Tyneside. This role involves personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily activities while ensuring the highest standards of dignity and respect. Join a supportive team that values your contributions. Flexible hours are available, with full and part-time roles. Competitive pay and various benefits, including paid training and a cycle-to-work scheme, are provided.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Company Mobile Provided

Paid training

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible hours

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group.
• Successfully passed DBS screening.
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times.
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs.
• Display initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist in all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Manage medication by collecting prescriptions & providing reminders.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Maintain cleanliness in clients' homes.
• Assist clients with mobility.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassion

Patience

Positive attitude

Engagement in training

Initiative

Job description

At CCH Group, we are more than just a care provider. We are a supportive community with a proud history of raising standards in care since 2009. Today, we are the largest care company in the United Kingdom, with more than 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering 1.5 million hours of care every month.

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? CCH Group are looking for individuals like you to join our team

Pay Rate:£13.90 per hour
Location: South Tyneside (NE33 & NE34)
Hours: 7am-3pm & 3pm-10pm

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship

We understand thatnot everyone drives. If you travel bybicycleyou are very welcome tojoin us.With ourcycle to work schemeand localised rotas, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their own community without needing a car.

CCH is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people of South Tyneside, ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism.

As an integral member of CCH, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well‑being and quality of life of each individual under your care.
Your responsibilities will include

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

The Successful Assistant will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts, join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to the team?

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group
• Successfully passed DBS screening
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
• Display initiative and autonomy

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Refer a friend scheme– earn £300 per referral!
• Company Mobile Provided
• MOT Fully Paid For!
• Enhanced occupationalmaternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupationalpaternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits andWell-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave(pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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 ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• No experience necessary

Book an interview at atime and date to suit you!