Job description
About The Role
Our Community Care Assistant roles are open to drivers who have access to a vehicle and a Driving License recognised by the UK authorities.
We offer our Community Care Assistants: 40p per mile, free uniform, free DBS, free Life assurance, free RAC cover, paid induction, paid travel time & great pay rates.
Care South, a leading not for profit charity are looking for enthusiastic Community Care Assistants to support our clients in Dorchester and the local area.
This community-based Community Care Assistant role will be supporting clients with a variety of needs including personal care within their own homes, you will need a driving license and access to your own vehicle.
Care is at the HEART of everything we do, it’s our values that inspire us, not profits.
This position is suitable for anyone looking for Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant roles in Social Care.
Are you after flexibility? our Home Care Assistant role delivers care to our clients between 7am to 2pm and 4pm to 10pm.
Want to feel valued? our Community Care Assistants receive:
- £11.00ph weekdays - £13.00ph weekends
- Full time and part time available
- Free Life Assurance for staff with contracted hours
- Paid travel time
- 40p per mile mileage allowance
- Blue Light discount card
- RAC breakdown cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Outstanding training, qualification and career advancement opportunities
- Tier 2 sponsorship is available for successful candidates
Key duties for Community Care Assistants include:
- Identifying the needs and abilities of our clients and providing personal care and encouragement to them
- Assisting with medication, meal preparation and domestic services
- Supporting with community visits (shopping and leisure trips)
- Regular communications with the office support team
- Reflect our HEART values in your day-to-day work
About you:
- Do you have a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients?
- Do you have previous experience? this isn't essential, as full training is provided
- Are you the holder of a driving licence with access to a vehicle?
- Do you have business insurance on your vehicle or are you happy to obtain it?
- Are you flexible in the hours you can work and able to work every other weekend?
- Are you able to work independently and as part of a team?
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