At Carefound Home Care, we're rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care.
We're looking for kind-hearted people to join us as a Professional Care Assistant in Wetherby and surrounding areas.
To join us as a Community Care Assistant, you don't need prior experience as we'll train you with all the skills you need. You just need a full UK driving licence and your own car and to be keen to make a genuine difference to our clients' lives.
If you're looking for a career that can be flexible around your lifestyle, has guaranteed pay and involves changing peoples' lives, then look no further than working as a Professional Care Worker with Carefound Home Care. You'll get the best employment package including paid travel time, career progression and support.
Our Care Assistant role offers the following benefits:
* We have work in Wetherby, Harrogate, Ripon and surrounding areas
* Flexible or guaranteed hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle
* High pay rate of £13.00 to £14.50 per hour
* Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days
* Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate
* Paid mileage at the full allowance of 45p per mile
* Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
* Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
* Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
* You're employed by us giving you paid holidays and our pension scheme
* Full in-house induction training with over £360 pay on completion
* Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
* Career progression along our career path
* 24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
* Free employee assistance programme
* Funded DBS check
* Minimum 1 hour visits
As a Care Assistant, you'll build a relationship and routine with your clients to support them to live with well-being in their own homes. You'll need to be warm, patient and compassionate with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Your role may include:
* Providing companionship
* Supporting with personal care
* Helping with mobility and staying active
* Assisting with medication or specialist needs
* Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
* Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
* You'll need a smartphone to use our app
If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Care Assistant in Wetherby, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Salary: £13.00 to £14.50 per hour plus paid travel time and paid mileage at 45p per mile