Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals within their own home, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those you care for, assisting them with daily activities and promoting their independence.

Duties

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support individuals in daily living activities, including meal preparation and medication management.
• Help implement care plans tailored to each client’s specific needs and preferences.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide emotional support.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in clients’ conditions to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for clients by adhering to health and safety regulations.

Experience

• Previous experience in home care or within a care home setting is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills in English are necessary for effective interaction with clients and team members.
• Basic IT skills are advantageous for maintaining records and communicating within the team.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges is essential for success in this role.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply for the position of Care Assistant.

Your future with Golden Living Care

• We offer a full funded day of face to face training which will provide you with certification in: Manual Handling, Basic Life support, Catheter and Stoma care and many more.
• We like to encourage our team to progress, whether you have come from a background in care or this is a completely new experience for you. Our strong management team will regularly support you to achieve your progression goal.
• On the job, fully funded training. This includes e-learning and face to face training at your request!
• An opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives – we give you the responsibility create your own work. We provide the marketing resource, you create the work that is local to you!
• Opportunities to lead a team – As a successful growing care provider, we promote our carers from within. We offer mentorship to become a senior carer to supervise a team within the field to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered.
• An average of 5-10 minutes drive between client’s, with travelling kept to a minimal. Our experienced management team has developed a system to keep driving to a minimum.
• Paid mileage

We currently offer three rates of pay:

1. £12.21ph with a 15p per mile – For Full UK License holders with business insurance

2. £12.50ph – For drivers without the above

3. £12.21ph – For non drivers

Our recruitment process:

• Apply and register your interest via indeed
• Attend either a virtual or in-person into view at our Stafford Office
• Complete an onboarding pack and supply us with your right to work documents
• Attend our fully funded training day
• Attend our Stafford office for induction, issue of PPE and uniform and be assigned your shadow shifts
• Commence your long term employment with GLC!

A driving license and a car is required for this role due to the nature of the business.

If you have any questions that please get in touch today!

School hour work is offered as a 0 hour contract

We offer permanent contracts from 10-37.5 hours per week with plenty of work across Staffordshire!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Store discount
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to your own vehicle?
• Please can you advise which contract you are applying for: 0 hour, Part-time, Full-time?
• Do you require sponsorship?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road