Care Assistant
Overview
Benefits
- Day (7am – 2.00pm) and Evening (3pm – 10.00pm)
- Fully paid training, and on the job training
- Early Pay Access (access to wages instantly)
- Refer a friend £200
- Career development including NVQ's Level 2-3+
- Care Friends App (Earn points that transfer into money for your hard work)
- 24/7 on-call support
- Paid Mileage (0.25p per mile)
- Competitive Loyalty Scheme (Discount for high street shops)
- Free uniforms and PPE provided
- Salary: £9.50 per hour in the week and £9.70 at weekends
- Location: Hinckley
Do you understand that you will legally need to be double vaccinated with a UK approved vaccine against Covid-19 by the 1st April 2022 to carry out this role, unless you can prove you are exempt?
The Role
Universal Care Services are a leading domiciliary care company who specialise in providing quality care for vulnerable adults. We are currently recruiting Care Assistants for a rewarding job role supporting people in the community. Experience is not essential as we provide full paid training. We can help you to gain qualifications to help you start a successful career in care.
If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference in the lives of people, this job is perfect for you!
You will be providing care for vulnerable people in their own homes and the key duties include:
- To support with care needs such as; activities outside the home, for example community activities, shopping or attending medical appointments.
- To assist with personal hygiene, i.e. helping the people to have a bath or shower, to go to the toilet or to care for their skin or hair.
- To assist with dressing, choice of clothes and personal appearance.
- To support with their medication.
- To assist with mobility (Manual Handling) including use of wheelchairs, hoists.
- To provide emotional support, companionship.
- To promote health and wellbeing and independence.
- Drivers/Walkers welcome to apply.