Home Instead Newcastle upon Tyne
Care Assistant
Salary: £13.70 per hour
Location: Newcastle
We are expanding our team and looking for caring, compassionate care professionals to assist with elderly care and support adults living at home with various needs throughout the local area. We welcome applications from those with experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care, as well as individuals looking to become Care Assistants – full training will be provided.
As a Care Assistant, you will be rewarded with a competitive pay rate of £13.70 per hour, alongside holiday pay that accrues with service. We value our Care Assistants and offer a range of benefits, including:
- Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate
- Company Pension Scheme
- 24/7 Support from their office team
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Refer A Friend Scheme
- Employee Benefits and Discount Schemes
- Award-winning, comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development training
- Fantastic recognition through Care Awards
The role of a Care Assistant is both fulfilling and varied. Your duties may include:
- Providing companionship to clients.
- Assisting with personal care and hygiene.
- Supporting mobility within the home.
- Overseeing medication and providing medical support.
- Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
- Preparing and cooking nutritious meals.
- Running errands, including food shopping or picking up prescriptions.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A full UK driving licence with own vehicle.
- A compassionate and patient approach towards care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to putting others first.
- Flexibility and adaptability in various situations.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Join us, where we focus on delivering the highest quality of care and support to our clients. Our culture promotes professional development and a friendly work environment, ensuring that our Care Assistants feel valued and recognised for their contributions.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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