Care Assistant

Care By Us Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care organization is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide dedicated support to clients in Ely. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, and medication reminders. Candidates must communicate effectively and have a genuine interest in client care. Flexible hours are available, along with various benefits such as paid training, annual leave, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Local work and paid mileage

Paid training

Self-development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Work for the largest care company in the UK

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 and 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 with personal care including hygiene.
• Collect prescriptions and provide medication reminders.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Maintain cleanliness in clients' homes.
• Assist clients with mobility.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in working with clients

DBS screening passed

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Eagerness for training

Initiative

Job description

Job Description

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

Pay Rate - £12.60 per hour
Location - Ely
Hours - Flexible

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

We understand that not everyone drives. If you travel by bicycle you are very welcome to join us. With our cycle to work scheme and 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 Ely, 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 and helping prevent loneliness
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication – collecting prescriptions and 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 and 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

• 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)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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!