The Role

Care Assistant

full time 35 - 45 hours (other positions available)

the salary-based position is based on a rota shift pattern.

Highly competitive rate of pay for a Driver Care staff – with a car and experience at £9.50/hr (during the week) to £10.50/hr (weekend), far above the average for the industry.

Are you looking for warehouse/factory/hospitality role, but want something more fulfilling? Are you looking for a retail/warehouse/factory role but concerned about the stability of the retails/warehouse/factory sectors? Have you ever thought about a career in care?

The care sector is such a rich and rewarding place to work in. If you are caring, reliable and passionate about helping others, you can make a meaningful difference to our service users living in their own homes. We are looking for caring, kind and most resilient people to come and support our service users - no two days will be the same and you will receive the learning and development you need to thrive.

As a Carer at Caring Hands Leicester, you will value care and kindness above all. Every staff who works here understands that our service users are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining us, you will have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to these people.

At this moment in time, we are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and committed Care Staff to join our teams in Loughborough, Coalville, Birstall & Anstey, Mountsorrel & Quorn, Hinkley & Twycross. Whether we are providing long or short-term care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times that truly comes from the heart. It's about making sure our service users never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities in their own homes. Do you fit this role?

Become a Care Assistant and make a difference.

Requirements of Care Assistant role –

• Previous experience is NOT necessary to work for us as you will receive comprehensive training.
• Working in adult social care is a rewarding job.
• Working in adult social care is hugely varied – and no two days are the same.
• Having the right qualities is all you need to start; there's on-the-job training for everything else.
• You will have a strong work ethic and want to join an organisation that shares the values of humanity, optimism, decency, compassion, loyalty and creativity.
• Working in adult social care can fit around your life with flexible hours.
• It's usually a simple and quick process to start work.
• Your own car or alternative travel methods
• And last but not least, the job can be challenging, but it's worth it.

The package on offer for Care Assistants

In reward for your hard work you will receive:

• A rotating shift pattern is available once basic training is complete.
• Highly competitive rate of pay at £9.50 per hour during the week and £10.00 weekend, far above the average for the industry.
• Overtime is also available.
• We have a number of flexible working options ranging from part-time/full-time contracts.
• Refer a friend payment (unlimited payments) subject to conditions.
• Can help you gain your Diploma inn Health and Social Care (Free)
• We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

Working times

• Early shift 06.30 am to 14.00 hours.
• Late shift 15.00 pm to 22.00 hours
• Long Day 06.30 am to 14.00 hours then 15.00 pm to 22.00 hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Location:

• Loughborough, Ashby de la Zouch & Coalville, Birstall & Anstey, Ibstock & Measham, Broughton Astley & Burbage, Mountsorrel & Quorn, Hinkley & Twycross,

Licence:

• FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE (Preferred)

Care staff – walker with experience £9.25/hr (during the week) to £9.50/hr (weekend)

Care staff – walker without experience £9.00/hr (during the week) to £9.25/hr (weekend)

Driver Care staff – with a car and without experience £9.50/hr (during the week) to £10.00/hr (weekend)

Driver Care staff – with a car and experience £9.50/hr (during the week) to £10.50/hr (weekend)