Care assistant jobs
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What is a care assistant?
A care assistant, also known as a healthcare assistant or caregiver, is an individual who provides support and assistance to people who may need help with daily activities due to illness, disability, or old age.
Our local visiting care services support people to live independently in the comfort of their own home. By doing this, you’ll be providing them with an invaluable service that enables them to continue residing in the home they know and love. What’s more, they can live life in the way they choose.
What does a care assistant do?
Personal care
Assisting with activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Mobility assistance
Helping individuals with mobility issues to move around, transfer between bed and chair, and other related activities.
Meal Preparation
Planning and preparing meals according to dietary requirements.
Medication Management
Assisting with medication reminders and ensuring that individuals take their prescribed medications.
Emotional Support
Providing companionship and emotional support, as well as engaging in activities to enhance the well-being of the person in their care.
Household Tasks
Assisting with light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping
Communication
Updating family members and healthcare professionals on the individual’s condition and any changes observed.
Running errands
Many of our customers aren’t able to get out and about as much as they’d like, so they may ask you to pick up some groceries or head to the post office on their behalf.
Pet care
Some of our customers own pets which they’re not fully able to take care of themselves, so there may be times when you’re asked to take their furry friends for a walk or top up their water bowl.
Pay and benefits
Here at Ency Care, we offer top rates of pay and flexible work patterns because we know how important it is for our valued caregivers to have a positive work-
- High pay rate
- Flexible working
- Continuoes professional development
- Refer-a-friend scheme
Application process
After you’ve applied for a position that works for you, you’re just four simple steps away from starting your new role:
Interview process
A member of our recruitment team will contact you for an interview
Employment checks
We’ll need to do a thorough DBS check, and we’ll ask you to provide us with two or more external references
Internal assessment
Following your interview, we’ll invite you to an assessment day at a centre local to you
Start new role
Shadow an existing carer while you settle in
Care assistant FAQs
Do I need previous care experience to apply?
No, you can be a seasoned professional or a care novice – there is always room for you at Helping Hands. We will support you from the moment you apply, through the assessment process and into shadowing an experienced carer until you feel confident to carry out your role. All we need from you is the right attitude and a passion for helping others
How long will it take until I can start?
Our application process takes a matter of minutes. Following that, you’ll have a brief chat on the phone with a member of our team before being invited to a face-to-face interview. Then, we just need to run a few checks to make sure that you’re compliant to work – this stage sometimes takes a little while due to the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check—but we’ll be making all the preparations in the background so that you can start as soon as that stage is complete.
How much will I earn?
We pay our carers competitively – but these rates do change depending on where you live – so it’s best to check on the individual advert before you apply. In addition to your hourly rate, you will also be paid your mileage between calls, and you will accrue paid holiday.
Do I need a driving licence?
No, but we do advice carers to have a driving licence and access to a car, as some of our service users live in rural areas.