Care Companion

2 weeks ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Helping Hands Full time
About Helping Hands

Since 1989, we've been dedicated to supporting adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Our mission is to provide high-quality care that enables individuals to live fulfilling lives.

Job Role: Care Assistant

We're seeking compassionate and adaptable individuals to join our team as Care Assistants. As a Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in providing companionship, support with personal care, and helping with daily tasks to enable our clients to live independently.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing emotional support and companionship to our clients
  • Assisting with personal care, such as showering, bathing, and toileting
  • Helping with mobility and daily tasks around the home
  • Overseeing medication and providing medical support
  • Assisting with household chores, such as cleaning and cooking
  • Running errands, such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions
What We Offer:
  • Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
  • Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
  • Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
  • Direct employment with access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
  • Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
  • Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications, including your Care Certificate and NVQs
  • FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
  • Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

We're committed to supporting our Care Assistants in their career development and providing a positive work-life balance. If you're passionate about care and want to make a difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.


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