Community Care Assistant - Trowse Newton and surrounding villages

Community Care Assistant - Trowse Newton and surrounding villages
£9.71 to £10.71 per hour PLUS paid travel time and mileage paid at 20p per mile
FREE DBS and fully paid training provided

We offer a rewarding benefits programme which reflects the fact our Community Care Assistants are vital members of our team:

• Competitive rates of pay plus mileage - includes commute to and from home address and paid travel time between calls
• Flexible shifts offered - full and part time roles (please note that due to the nature of the service, working alternate weekends is required)
• We can accommodate mornings only; shifts start at 7am - weekdays and weekends available
• Guaranteed contracted hours offered; either 7am to 3pm or 3pm to 10pm
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS check
• Care experience is not essential - we provide full induction training to support you gain the skills and knowledge required to provide excellent care
• Further training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications in Health & Social Care

Working through our Brooke branch, our teams cover Trowse Newton and the surrounding villages, helping people who wish to retain their independence and remain at home for as long as possible. A Care Assistant’s roles and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Basic meal preparation
• Personal hygiene; showering, bathing, washing
• Helping people get up each morning and go to bed each evening
• Provide toilet assistance
• Light domestic duties
• Attend social calls, book and accompany to appointments
• Shopping either with or on behalf of service users

Full PPE provisions are provided and procedures are in place to ensure our carers are protected. We also provide EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Covid testing is strictly adhered to and we are providing vaccinations to all our front line staff.

Our Brooke branch provides support to residents living in Brooke, Poringland, Loddon, Long Stratton, Mulbarton and Tuckswood so if you are from any of these areas, we would also welcome your application.