Care Assistant

School Result; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A service provider for elderly care in Coleshill seeks Care Assistants to support clients in their homes. This role offers full training, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for career progression. Responsibilities include providing personal care, supporting mobility, and offering companionship. Candidates should have a caring nature, a full UK driving licence, and be willing to travel. This position provides flexible scheduling and benefits like paid mileage and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Paid mileage (25p per mile)

Company pension scheme

Sick pay entitlement

Health and wellbeing programme

Uniform and PPE provided

Free Blue Light Card

Referral bonus (£50 for referring a friend)

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Kind, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent care.
• Previous care or support worker experience desirable but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Provide food and drink support.
• Support mobility and manual handling.
• Deliver palliative care when required.
• Carry out light domestic duties.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Excellent communication

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Care Assistant – House of Care Services | Coleshill, Warwickshire

House of Care Services is seeking compassionate and dedicatedCare Assistants to support elderly clients in the Warwickshire area. This role offers full training, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for career progression, making it ideal for those starting or rekindling a career in care.

• Job Title: Care Assistant
• Employer: House of Care Services
• Location: Coleshill, Warwickshire
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Shift & Schedule: Guaranteed hours with flexible scheduling; weekend availability required
• Closing Date: Not specified (apply promptly)

About House of Care Services

House of Care Services is committed to delivering care with dignity and respect, enabling elderly clients to remain in their own homes. The organisation values compassion, reliability, and professionalism, offering staff full training, support, and nationally recognised qualifications.

Job Summary

Care Assistants will provide personal care, companionship, and practical support to elderly clients in their homes. The role requires a caring nature, reliability, and a full UK driving licence with access to a car.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene needs
• Provide food and drink support
• Support mobility and manual handling
• Deliver palliative care when required
• Carry out light domestic duties
• Offer companionship and emotional support
• Run errands such as shopping or collecting prescriptions

Candidate Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (required)
• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
• Previous care or support worker experience desirable but not essential (training provided)
• Kind, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent care
• Willingness to travel (50% required)
• Guaranteed hours with flexible scheduling
• Paid mileage (25p per mile between calls)
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay entitlement
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Free Blue Light Card (discounts at hundreds of retailers)
• Referral bonus (£50 for referring a friend)
• 24/7 Carer Support Line and dedicated Care Manager feedback
• Support to complete Care Certificate and NVQs
• Prepare your CV highlighting care experience or transferable skills.
• Apply via the job posting or House of Care Services recruitment channels.
• Appointment subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and references.