Community Care Assistant

Community Care Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Care Assistant to join an organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.

Position:Community Care Assistant

Location: Jarrow and Hebburn

Hours: Part-time and full-time, 16-40 hours

Salary: £11.60 per hour – travel time paid at £10.42.

Closing Date: 8th March 2024 - please note – the organisation will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so early applications are recommended.

About the Role

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Join our team as a Care Assistant!

As a Care Assistant, you'll provide support and companionship to clients in their homes. Every day is different, and you might be responsible for tasks such as:

• Preparing and cooking meals
• Supporting with social activities
• Assisting with medication
• Personal care

We have a comprehensive induction and training programme to provide you with the skills and training necessary to complete the role, and your community mentor will be there to support you every step of the way.

About You

If you are looking for a genuinely rewarding career with a company that really cares and you have the following personal attributes, then apply today:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• A kind and caring nature, a serious commitment to work and a desire to work in an organisation where you can make a real difference.

Benefits

We value our team members and offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Job stability in a growing sector that's always in demand.
• Competitive salary of £11.60 per hour plus mileage at 35p.
• Paid Medicash Health and Wellbeing plan.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• High Street Discount scheme, discounted gym membership.
• Generous Refer-A-Friend Bonus.
• Seasonal prize giveaways and employee incentive schemes.
• Career development opportunities, including our Nurse Associate training programme.
• Flexible full-time or part-time contracts to suit your personal circumstances.

About the Organisation

The employer has over 50 years’ experience in delivering health and social care services to the people of Yorkshire and beyond. Beginning with a family-owned care home in Garforth, West Yorkshire in 1967, they’ve been growing ever since and now have over 1200 staff supporting people in their own homes and their care villages.

They currently have over 400 care beds across their five care homes in York, Ilkley and Leeds and each of their homes is supported by a regional management team to ensure that they consistently meet the highest standards of care. Their 6 regional branches of homecare are all rated GOOD by CQC and support thousands of people to live independently at home. They are proud to care.

You may have experience in areas such as Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Social Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Voluntary Worker, Day Care, HCA, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation. #INDSCP