Care Assistant

**We are looking for brilliant Carers to cover morning and evening shifts on a flexible contract.**

**Our morning shifts are from 7am - 2pm & evenings are from 4pm - 10pm.**

**We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time**

We recognise the hard work our Care Professionals do and reward them by offering the following benefits:

- **Competitive pay rates** - £12.00 - £17.00 per hour
- **Flexible contract**:

- **paid** **mileage** (plus we pay mileage from the moment you leave your home until you return)
- **Free** Blue light card
- **Free** RAC breakdown cover
- **Paid** **induction and training**:

- **Paid DBS** **check**:

- **Paid community assessments **to ensure you are fully competent in your role
- **Competitive** refer a friend scheme
- **Pension** contributions
- **Career progression** including opportunities to study for QCF Diploma’s in Health and Social Care
- **Supportive, proactive and understanding management**GoodOaks Home Care are currently seeking a reliable and compassionate Home Care Assistant to provide support and assistance to our clients in the comfort of their own homes.

**Why join our care team?**

**Make a difference**:By joining our care team, you will experience fulfilment and purpose as you make a positive impact on others' lives.

**Personal growth**: Our team provides opportunities for personal growth, including gaining healthcare experience and learning new skills.

**Teamwork**: As part of our care team, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters a sense of shared purpose.

**Flexibility**: We offer a variety of scheduling options, including part-time and full-time jobs, so you can fit your life around our schedule. At GoodOaks we pride ourselves on delivering quality care to our clients whilst ensuring our Care Professionals are fully supported and rewarded for the brilliant work they do. As a Visiting Care Professional, you will be responsible for assisting with daily living activities to help our clients maintain their independence and quality of life.

**Some of your responsibilities include**:

- Providing personal care such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Assisting with mobility and transfers
- Administering medication and monitoring health conditions
- Preparing and serving meals according to dietary needs
- Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and errands
- Engaging in meaningful conversation and activities with clients
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of care provided
- Take action and raise concerns if suspect any safeguarding issues.
- Maintain professional boundaries in your work.
- Access the Employee handbook, understand and work within organisational policies, procedures and guidance

**To become a Home Care Assistant with GoodOaks you will need**:

- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Prior experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.
- caring and compassionate nature.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to pass a background check

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care

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

Pay: £12.00-£17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Please confirm you DO NOT require sponsorship as we are unable to offer this

Licence/Certification:

- driving licence and access to a car (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person