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Care AssistantinNottinghaminNottinghamPUBLISHED SAT 15 MAR 2025

Above industry average pay of £13.60 to £15.20 per hour (including paid travel time)
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Carefound Home Care

Outstanding reputation as rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring a positive work environment.
Flexible working hours or guaranteed hours contracts that can fit around your lifestyle.
Above industry average pay ranging from £13.60 to £15.20 per hour, including paid travel time.
Additional pay boosts including double time on bank holidays and a 45p per mile mileage allowance.
Comprehensive training provided with a full in-house induction and support for further qualifications, leading to career progression.
Access to instant pay rather than waiting for payday, enhancing financial flexibility.
Supportive local management and a team that is available 24/7, ensuring you are never alone in your role.
Join the outstanding team at Carefound Home Care, where your compassion can lead to a fulfilling career as a Professional Care Assistant in Nottingham and the surrounding areas. If you have a kind heart and a desire to make a real difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Don’t worry if you’re new to care – we provide comprehensive training to equip you with the skills you need. All you need is a full UK driving licence and your own car to get started on this rewarding journey.

Enjoy the flexibility our roles offer with guaranteed hours that fit around your lifestyle, while earning an above-average pay of £13.60 to £15.20 per hour. Benefit from paid travel time, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive environment that encourages your professional growth. Our dedicated team is here for you 24/7, and with extra perks like a funded DBS check and a chance to earn bonuses by referring friends, why not take the first step toward a meaningful career? If you're warm, patient, and ready to make a difference, apply now to join Carefound Home Care – we can’t wait to meet you!
Outstanding reputation as rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring a positive work environment.
Flexible working hours or guaranteed hours contracts that can fit around your lifestyle.
Above industry average pay ranging from £13.60 to £15.20 per hour, including paid travel time.
Additional pay boosts including double time on bank holidays and a 45p per mile mileage allowance.
Comprehensive training provided with a full in-house induction and support for further qualifications, leading to career progression.
Access to instant pay rather than waiting for payday, enhancing financial flexibility.
Supportive local management and a team that is available 24/7, ensuring you are never alone in your role.

Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
 


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