Home Care Assistant

5 months ago


Penwortham, United Kingdom Willows Home Care Ltd Full time

At Willows Home Care, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to individuals in the Penwortham and Preston areas. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our clients by delivering compassionate, personalised care that meets their individual needs.

Our retention of staff is high due to our team work ethos. Due to ongoing expansion we need kind, compassionate carers who wish to work for a company that genuinely does care.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. As a Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to our clients, helping them with daily activities and ensuring they maintain their independence and dignity.

Read our google reviews and visit our Facebook page to find out more about us.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Support clients with mobility and physical activities
- Administer medication as prescribed
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding if required
- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean environment
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Monitor and report changes in clients' health and wellbeing
- Follow care plans and ensure all care provided meets the clients' individual needs

**Requirements**:

- A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine desire to help others
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required as you will be working in the community
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, every other weekend, and holidays
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
- Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is not required but is preferred
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is not required but is desirable

**Benefits**:

- Competitive rates of pay with opportunities for overtime - Weekday £12.50/hr, Weekend £14.00/hr
- Enhanced bank holiday rates of double time and time half
- Comprehensive training
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Paid holidays and pension scheme
- Fixed working shifts
- Full time and part time hours available

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

Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Current valid Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road


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