Care Assistant

Join Our Award-Winning Team at The Great Care Company and receive up to £500 Joining Bonus!Bring your compassion and dedication to a fulfilling Care Assistant role, and if you have a transferable DBS, youll also qualify for an extra £100 bonus.

At The Great Care Company, you are more than just a Carer; you are a Care Partner. You will have access to:

• Choose between flexible shifts or fixed contractsit's your choice!
• Competitive rates of pay ranging from £12 to £13 per hour.
• Contracts are available starting from 16 to 20 hours per week.
• Extra pay on Bank Holidays.
• Option to have every other weekend off for a healthy work-life balance.
• All training and shadowing hours are paid.
• Diploma and NVQ training are available.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care:Assist clients with daily living activities such as washing, grooming and dressing.
• Medication Management:Remind and support clients in taking their prescribed medications on time and in the correct dosages.
• Mobility Assistance:Help clients with mobility and exercises, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Household Tasks:Assist clients with light housekeeping duties, including laundry, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean-living environment.
• Companionship:Provide emotional support, companionship, and engaging activities to enhance clients' well-being.
• Health Monitoring:Observe and document clients' health conditions, reporting any changes to the care coordinator or family when necessary.
• Transportation Assistance:Accompany clients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other essential errands as needed.
• Care Plan Implementation:Follow individualised care plans to address the client's specific health, safety, and personal needs.

Skills and Qualities

• Compassionate:Genuine care and trust-building with clients.
• Patient and Understanding:Supportive and calm, even during challenges.
• Empathetic Listener:Makes clients feel heard and valued.
• Dependable:Reliable, delivering consistent, high-quality care.
• Positive and Encouraging:Fosters a positive environment for clients.
• Respectful:Maintains clients' privacy and dignity.
• Flexible:Adapts to each clients unique needs.
• Detail-Oriented:Follows care instructions closely, ensuring safety.
• Strong Communicator: Engages warmly and conveys key information.
• Self-motivated:Works independently with initiative and responsibility.

Additional Benefits of Working with Us

• Mileage reimbursement of 40p per mile.
• Annual contribution toward your MOT.
• Opportunities for additional training and personal development.
• A unique chance to earn paid time for learning new hobbies, going the extra mile for clients, and participating in volunteer work.
• Regular staff social events.
• Office drop-ins are available for support.
• Extensive support from your Branch Team.
• Bonuses range from £500 to £1,000 for referring staff to join our growing team.
• Opportunities to earn passive income from referring staff and clients.
• Access to numerous discounts at high street stores and other benefits through the Blue Light Card.
• Recognised as Outstanding in Caring by the sector regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Recognised as one of the top 20 home care providers in the UK for the past three years.

Joining Our Team

If youre ready to make a meaningful difference in others' lives, whether its through personal care, helping with household tasks, or simply sharing a chat over tea, The Great Care Company could be the perfect fit for you! In exchange for your dedication and compassion, youll enjoy rewarding benefits, a friendly work environment, and unique perks that celebrate you and your family.