Home Care Assistant

Elmar Home Care Ltd; Nelson; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Care Assistants. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and providing companionship. This role offers flexible hours with full-time, part-time, weekend, and evening shifts available. You'll receive training and support to develop your career in healthcare. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about improving the quality of life for clients and have a valid driving license. Competitive benefits and a supportive environment await you.

Benefits

BUPA Healthy Minds Employee Assistance Package

Blue Light Card Scheme

Free uniform and PPE

Ongoing training and support

Yearly Charity Events

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic about providing care.
• Responsible for personal care tasks including bathing and toileting.
• Must follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care.
• Assist with dressing and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and support with medication.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

Communication

Job description

Service Areas Bury, Manchester Central & South, Tameside

Schedule

Full job description

Are you an amazing, compassionate and respectful person? Do you have what it takes to become an exceptional carer for people in need of an extra pair of hands? Do you want a fulfilling career that you are proud off? If your answer is 'YES' then we want to hear from you.

Come and join Elmar as we care for our carers and invest in them to make them brilliant in every way.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with personal care
• Assisting with dressing/undressing
• Meal preparation
• Shopping
• Appointments
• Companionship
• Support with medication

Your experience isn’t important as we will support you with all the training and development you need to develop with us. What is important though is treating every client like a friend or family member of your own. With these values and help from us, you’ll have everything you need to be an amazing carer.

Who we are:

We an independent provider of health and social care support in the community. We strive to offer care and support, which is tailored to each individual client’s needs. Our person-centred services support and respect each client’s right to make informed choices about the services they require.

Elmar was founded in 1986 and started off in Silsden, West Yorkshire. We were one of the first domiciliary care agency to provide care services within the UK. In 2018 the company was taken over by new owners and directors. We have grown at a rapid rate since the new owner acquired the company. The company has quadrupled in size in staff numbers, clients, and weekly care hours, and we are still in growing phases.

Our dedicated office team are on hand for anything you need. We have an open-door policy where we encourage our staff to come in for a chat and a cup of tea whenever they want.

What's on offer:

• Full time, Part time, Weekends, Evenings and Permanent positions available
• Variety of shift patterns (morning and lunches, mornings, lunches and teas, teas and beds or beds only)
• Weekend on and weekend off rota system
• Weekly Payroll
• BUPA Healthy Minds Employee Assistance Package
• Alternate weekends for full time members of staff

Benefits for Carers:

• Blue Light Card Scheme (a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants)
• Refer a friend scheme
• NVQ enrolment and further training with us
• Great foundation to launch into a career in nursing, social work, policing, and a variety of other careers
• Staff incentives and treat days
• Ongoing training and support
• Yearly Charity Events
• Free uniform and Full PPE provided
• Access to use company vehicles (terms apply)

The person:

• Caring, compassionate, kind, and enthusiastic about the care you are providing
• 100% committed to helping people and improve the quality of life for vulnerable clients.
• Willing to undertake personal care tasks that include bathing and toileting
• The ability to follow our policies and procedures
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold a current or willing to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Car drivers and vehicle owners are preferable.

Where:

We have positions available in Burnley, Nelson, Colne and surrounding Lancashire areas.

Elmar Home Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to providing our Care Assistants with everything they need to progress in a career delivering quality care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

• Company events
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and access to you own vehicle (required)