Care Assistant

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Calderdale Homecare is an Employee-owned social enterprise committed to providing outstanding care in Newcastle.

We are interested in hearing from committed, caring and passionate individuals who are looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to someone's quality of life and independence whilst they continue to live in their own homes.

This is a chance to join a company that really values all employees and is passionate about providing quality care.

Care Assistant Benefits Available

• Flexible/set working patterns to suit you
• Generous pay rates £12.00 + 45p per mile (for car drivers) and your travel time
• Paid DBS
• Refer a friend Scheme £150
• Regular bonus payments
• Time and a half/double time bank holiday payments
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday equivalent
• Free uniform, fleece, and winter coat

Requirements For The Care Assistant

• Must be flexible and able to work key times of service delivery including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and alternate weekends. Weekend-only workers are also welcome.
• Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care.
• Respect for individuals with a range of medical conditions and different backgrounds and beliefs. Strong commitment to non-discriminatory care practice.
• Excellent reliability.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to support people with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non-judgmental, and promotes their independence, choices, and privacy.
• Ability to prioritize workloads effectively to ensure customers receive the services they expect.
• Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting procedures.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions.

We look forward to you contacting us.

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Permanent
• Fixed term contract
• Zero hours contract

Hours

• 16-40 per week

Care Assistant Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

If this sounds like the job for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services