Care Assistant

Visiting Angels

Care Assistant

£54080

Visiting Angels, Hinckley, Leicestershire

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a03e6eac3be54fab8d011c6a6f225bae

Full Job Description

As a carer you will be visiting our clients in their own homes. Supporting them with everyday tasks, so they can continue to live independently whilst enriching their lives in the comfort of their own homes.

Duties will include:

· Preparing meals and snacks.

· Helping with laundry or light housework.

· Supporting our clients to access the community.

· Prompting & administering medication.

· Companionship.

· Personal care, helping them to get up in the morning or prepare for bed in the evening, including a shower or bath.

· Assist them with dressing/undressing.

If you think that you can make a difference in someone's day and genuinely care about people, then we are what you are looking for you. Join us today!

  • A caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference

  • A full UK Driving License and use of a car.

  • Experience is not essential as full training (which is paid) will be provided.

  • Proof of right-to-work in the United Kingdom

  • Reliability, flexibility, hard work, and honesty

  • Good communication skills and a good sense of humour

  • Ability to work as part of a team, GCSE or equivalent (preferred)


  • Experience:
  • Care home: 1 year (preferred)

  • Home care: 1 year (preferred)


  • Language:
  • English (preferred)


  • Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)

    £13.00 an hour plus 30p Mileage and Paid Travel Time ON TOP of hourly rate.


  • Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays plus Paid Travel Time plus 30p Mileage.

    PAID Training.

    An opportunity to increase your hourly rate through our Loyalty and Career Recognition Programme.

    Guaranteed hours available.

    Free DBS.

    Flexible Work Patterns.

    £150 refer a friend scheme.

    Free car valeting every six months and contribution to your annual vehicle service charge. Does your current employer offer that?

    Job Type: Part-time

    Pay: £13.00-£26.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

    Benefits:
  • Company pension

  • On-site parking

  • Referral programme


  • Schedule:
  • Flexitime


  • Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme