Care Assistant

North East Community Care; Turriff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community care provider in Turriff seeks compassionate Care Assistants to provide dedicated support to individuals in the community. This role involves companionship, personal care, and assistance with daily activities. The ideal candidate will display effective communication skills, patience, and a genuine willingness to help others. A welcoming environment with flexible hours and various benefits such as paid training and a referral scheme await you. No prior experience is needed.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £100

Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral

Company Mobile Provided

Enhanced occupational maternity and paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Paid training – online and face to face

Self-development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in effective communication with clients.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with individuals needing care.
• Successfully passed DBS screening to ensure safety.
• Exhibits patience, compassion, and a positive attitude.
• Eager to engage in vocational training to enhance skills.
• Displays initiative and works autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal hygiene and care.
• Collect prescriptions and provide medication reminders.
• Prepare healthy and tasty meals.
• Maintain a clean and tidy home.
• Help clients with mobility and getting around.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in client care

DBS screening passed

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Initiative

Job description

Company Overview

At North East Community Care (A CCH Group Company), 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? North East Community Care (CCH Group) are looking for individuals like you to join our team!

Welcome Bonus of £100!

Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour – guaranteed hours!

Location: Turriff

Hours: Flexible (Can be discussed at interview stage)

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.

North East Community Care is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people of Turriff, 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 Care Assistant will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients.

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, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
• Display initiative and autonomy

What’s in it for you?

• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
• Company Mobile Provided
• MOT Fully Paid For!
• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• 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!