Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Thornliebank; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Thornliebank is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support local individuals in their daily needs. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and medication management. No prior experience is required, and the role offers flexible hours with competitive pay and various benefits, including paid training and a referral scheme. Join our team to make a positive impact on your community.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Company Mobile Provided

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Paid training

Access to in-house app

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass DBS screening.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude at all times.
• Must be eager to enhance skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal hygiene.
• Help with medication reminders.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Maintain a tidy living environment.
• Assist clients with mobility.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in working with clients

Ability to engage in vocational training

Compassion and patience

Initiative

Job description

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: £12.60 per hour, plus mileage.
Location: Thornliebank
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 Thornliebank, 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
• 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
• 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!