Care Assistant inKnutsford inKnutsford PUBLISHED
SUN 3 NOV 2024
Above industry average pay of £13.60 to £15.20 per hour (including paid travel time) GOOD SALARY
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Carefound Home Care rErTcDO
Carefound Home Care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Professional Care Assistants in Knutsford and surrounding areas. No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided; however, candidates must have a full UK driving license and their own car. The role offers flexible hours or guaranteed contracts, competitive pay ranging from £13.60 to £15.20 per hour (including paid travel time), and additional benefits such as double pay on bank holidays, a mileage allowance, and opportunities for career progression.
As a Care Assistant, you will support clients to enhance their well-being in their own homes, which involves building relationships and routines with them. Responsibilities may include providing companionship, personal care, assistance with mobility, medication management, and some light housekeeping. Carefound Home Care emphasises the importance of being warm, patient, and compassionate, making a difference in clients' lives while offering a supportive work environment with access to training and resources.
As a Care Assistant, you will support clients to enhance their well-being in their own homes, which involves building relationships and routines with them. Responsibilities may include providing companionship, personal care, assistance with mobility, medication management, and some light housekeeping. Carefound Home Care emphasises the importance of being warm, patient, and compassionate, making a difference in clients' lives while offering a supportive work environment with access to training and resources.
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 Knutsford 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:
Salary: £13.60 to £15.20 per hour (including paid travel time) plus 45p per mile mileage allowance
We're looking for kind-hearted people to join us as a Professional Care Assistant in Knutsford 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 Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Cheadle, Knutsford, Macclesfield and surrounding areas
- Flexible or guaranteed hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle
- Above industry average pay of £13.60 to £15.20 per hour (including paid travel time)
- Double time on bank holidays and other designated holiday days
- 45p per mile mileage allowance
- 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 £330 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
- 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
Salary: £13.60 to £15.20 per hour (including paid travel time) plus 45p per mile mileage allowance
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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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