Care Assistant - Mid Cheshire

Holland & Barrett; Winsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK care company in Winsford is looking for kind and friendly individuals to become support workers. No qualifications or prior experience are necessary, as we provide comprehensive training. The role involves visiting clients in their homes, assisting with personal care, and providing companionship. Flexible shifts are available, and pay rates range from £12.40 to £15.41 per hour. Access to company vehicles, ongoing development opportunities, and various employee benefits are included.

Benefits

Pay Rate: £12.40 - £15.41 per hour

Early pay scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Guaranteed contract based on availability

Paid induction programme

Company uniform and mobile phone

Access to company pool cars

Free counselling support 24/7

Enhanced pay for evening shifts

Ongoing development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a great communicator and listener.
• Basic cooking skills are essential.
• No qualifications or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with hygiene.
• Visit clients in their homes in Winsford and Northwich.
• Work flexible shifts, including evening shifts.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Cooking skills

Job description

Are you a current carer or someone looking to get into care who can drive and have access to a car?

We are currently offering a welcome bonus of £250 for drivers who are successful and start with the company

We are looking for people who have a kind, friendly caring nature, who may want a change of career and flexible shifts.

You don’t need qualifications or experience; we offer a thorough 4-day induction programme to prepare you in your new exciting role.

What to expect

You will be visiting clients in the Winsford and Northwich area in their own home.

You will be meeting several clients each day, so you need to be a great communicator and even better listener, as our clients love to tell great stories.

As a driver you will also receive a pay enhancement to help with those additional costs.

You will be providing personal care and assisting with personal hygiene and dressing to get them ready for the day ahead.

We don’t need you to be a Michelin Starred chef, however basic cooking skills, such as boiling an egg, making sandwiches and using the microwave is essential.

Our clients have a range of ailments that they need support with, so our Support Workers need to be patient and have compassion.

We have a variety of shifts available, including morning shifts, full days and afternoons. We also have evening shifts 6.30pm – 11.15pm which attract an enhanced pay rate.

If you let us know your availability, we’ll see what we can do.

We provide support to our clients 7 days a week, so alternate weekend working is something we require.

Please note you have to be 18 years of age or above to apply for this role.

Company Benefits

• Pay Rate for this role is £12.40 - £15.41 an hour
• Early pay – early withdrawal payment scheme
• Blue Light Card Discount
• Guaranteed contract based on individual availability.
• Enhanced pay rate for evening shifts
• £300 refer a friend scheme
• Paid Induction programme
• Company uniform and mobile phone
• Access to the Company pool cars
• Enhanced DBS check (T & C’s apply)
• Free counselling support and advice service 24/7
• Excellent business mileage 45p (drivers only)
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression

If you are passionate about care and seeking to work with a forward thinking, leading care Company, then we look forward to hearing from you!

Click on the Apply Now buttonand one of our team can call you for an informal chat about the roles and answer any questions you may have.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of a DBS check and references.