Care Assistant
Whitwell, Worksop
Permanent
Full time, part time and bank hours available
£500 welcome bonus
Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for a rewarding new career or experienced delivering great support to vulnerable people as a Care Assistant
This isn't just a job; this is making a difference in people's lives every day.
- Do you believe that everyone is entitled to the very best care and support
- Do you want to make a lasting difference in people's lives
- Do you want to support people to help them achieve their goals, dreams and aspirations
Our client has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join them as a Care Assistant in their Whitwell (Worksop) services. They have Full Time, Part-Time and Bank Hours available.
No prior experience is needed, as our client will give you all the tools you'll need to excel in this role. All you need to bring is a hardworking, compassionate nature and a positive can-do attitude.
Please note: to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK, our client does not offer sponsorship.
About the role
Our client's Care Assistants are enthusiastic about providing a high-quality and bespoke service to each of their clients, always putting those in their care at the heart of what they do. To ensure they can achieve this, their shift patterns include evenings, weekends, and some unsociable hours.
To succeed in this position, you will need great communication and interpersonal skills so that you can form solid relationships with your clients and effectively hand over information to colleagues.
Working as a Care Assistant means no two days are the same as you will be supporting our residents with their day-to-day lives, encouraging them to live as independently as possible. You may get involved in exciting activities outside of the home too.
Their ideal support worker will be:
- Reliable, friendly and caring to help service users
- Able to support in house activities and hobbies
- Attentive and inspire residents to achieve more
Whilst drivers are able to take residents out and about, you do not need to be a driver – they have many non-drivers too!
This role encompasses a range of tasks dependent on the client's needs including:
- Monitoring, recording, and administering medication
- Light household chores
- Assistance with mobility and personal care
- Assistance with shopping
- Food preparation
- Providing companionship
Benefits include:
- Competitive annual leave – increases with service length
- Flexible working to allow for work/life balance
- Pension scheme; auto-enrolment
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential mental health support available 24/7, counselling and 24/7 access to a GP
- Lifestyle savings; from supermarkets and high street shopping to utility bill savings and retailers in your local community
- Access to a discounted health cash plan
- Holiday purchasing scheme offering up to an extra weeks annual leave
- Plus much more...
Apply now and our client will be in touch with the next steps towards starting your rewarding new career. If you are successful, you will receive a £500 welcome bonus on the successful passing of probation.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and inclusion within their workplace. They are committed to developing a workplace where staff are treated with dignity and respect. They welcome and encourage interaction and enquiries from everyone, regardless of gender, race, age, marital status, religion or belief, disability or sexual orientation.
Please note: to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK, our client does not offer sponsorship.