Care Assistent (Full time) Dearne Valley

Holland & Barrett; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking Care Assistants in Rotherham to support adults in their homes. This role involves flexible hours, including weekends, and requires candidates to possess a valid driving licence. You will be trained to assist clients with daily tasks while enjoying benefits like competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid mileage

Career development opportunities

Free branded uniform

Paid holiday

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Visiting clients in their homes and supporting them with daily tasks.
• Following care plans and providing home care services.

Skills

Driving Licence

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Proficiency in English

Basic IT skills

Ability to work independently

Compassionate attitude

Job description

Overview

Care Relief Team are looking to recruit Care Assistants who are passionate about care to work in the community. Supporting adults to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes, in the Barnsley/Dearne areas.

At this time, we are currently only looking to employ females, due to service user requirements.

Role and Availability

• Roles involve visiting clients in their homes and supporting them with daily tasks.
• Availability required: 7am-2pm and 3pm-10pm. Must be flexible for working hours.
• Successful applicants must be able to work every other weekend.
• Please note, applicants must be able to start from 7am. (no school hours are available at this time.)

Requirements

• Possession of a valid driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential).
• Right to work in the UK (the employer cannot offer health and care worker visas or sponsorship).
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in English; basic IT skills are desirable.
• Previous experience in care settings is a plus, but not required as full training is provided.
• Ability to work in a team and independently; compassionate and caring attitude towards clients.
• Ability to follow care plans and provide home care services.

Location

Ideal candidates will live within the Thurnscoe, Goldthorpe or Bolton-upon-Dearne areas.

Rates and Benefits

• Rates of pay: £12.90 per hour / £15.00 per hour on bank holidays.
• Paid mileage: 40p per mile between calls.
• Refer a Friend scheme: £300 (through Care friends app).
• Early Access pay: request up to 50% of pay in advance of payday.
• Flexible working hours with permanent positions available.
• Career development opportunities including NVQs in health and social care (Levels 2-3).
• Free branded uniform, paid holiday, DBS (paid for), pension scheme, ongoing paid training.
• Employee assistance program for health and emotional wellbeing.

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Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Driving Licence
• Willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English language
• Basic IT skills are desirable
• Previous experience in care settings is a plus
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Compassionate and caring attitude towards clients
• Ability to follow care plans and provide home care services

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