Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks compassionate Care Assistants in Gateshead. In this fulfilling role, you will provide personal care, companionship, and assist clients with daily tasks. Responsibilities include helping with hygiene, medication reminders, and meal preparation. The position offers enhanced maternity and paternity pay, flexible hours, and paid training opportunities. No prior experience is needed, and comprehensive support is provided for your development. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Company Mobile Provided

MOT Fully Paid For

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Flexible hours

Paid mileage

Paid training

Self-development opportunities

Access to in-house app

Work for the largest care company in the UK

No experience necessary

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 & positive attitude at all times.
• Eager to engage in vocational training programs.
• Display initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal hygiene.
• Manage medication reminders.
• Prepare meals.
• Handle housekeeping tasks.
• Support mobility.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in client care

Compassion

Positive attitude

Autonomy

Job description

At Comfort Call (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? CCH Group are looking for individuals like you to join our team!

*This Is An Outcome Focussed Contract*

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

We understand thatnot everyone drives.Ifyou travel bybicycleyou are very welcome tojoin us.With ourcycle to work schemeand 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 ofGateshead, 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
• MOT Fully Paid For!
• Enhanced occupationalmaternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupationalpaternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits andWell-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave(pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Cardeligibility – 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 ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• No experience necessary

Book an interview at atime and date to suit you!