Female Care Assistant in Coventry

Female Care Assistant – Driver Essential Location: Coventry and surrounding areas Pay: £12.71–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience Make a difference every day with Silverberry Care Are you caring, reliable and looking for a rewarding role where your work genuinely matters Silverberry Care is looking for a compassionate Female Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. You will support adults and children to remain safe, independent and connected to their communities while receiving personalised care in their own homes. Please read before applying This is a driving role. You will need to travel between clients across Coventry and the surrounding areas. Applicants must hold a full valid driving licence and have regular access to a reliable vehicle for work. Unfortunately, we cannot consider non-drivers for this particular vacancy. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship, issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), or support a CoS switch. What you will be doing Your responsibilities will be based on each person’s individual care plan and may include: Supporting with washing, dressing, continence care and other personal care Supporting with medication Preparing meals and supporting people to eat and drink Providing companionship and emotional support Supporting people to attend appointments and access their community Helping with shopping and light household tasks Promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing Completing accurate care records Reporting concerns or changes in a person’s needs What we are looking for Previous care experience is welcomed, but it is not essential if you have the right values and attitude. We are looking for someone who is: Caring, patient and respectful Reliable and committed to the people they support Able to communicate clearly and build positive relationships Confident working independently in people’s homes Willing to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends Able to follow care plans and safe working practices Committed to protecting people’s dignity, privacy and independence Essential requirements Female Full valid driving licence Regular access to a reliable vehicle for work Able to travel throughout Coventry and the surrounding areas Existing right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check What we offer £12.71–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience Paid travel time Mileage allowance Paid holiday entitlement Workplace pension Full induction and ongoing training Uniform and staff identification Support from an approachable local management team Opportunities to develop your skills and experience A role where your contribution is noticed, valued and appreciated The cost of the DBS check is initially payable by the successful applicant and will be refunded following successful completion of the three-month probationary period. About Silverberry Care Silverberry Care is a Coventry-based care provider supporting adults and children in their own homes and within the community. We are committed to providing safe, person-centred support that respects each person’s individual needs, wishes, culture and way of life. We also believe that excellent care begins with supporting and valuing the people who provide it. Ready to join us If you are compassionate, dependable, able to drive and ready to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and begin a rewarding career with Silverberry Care. Due to the intimate personal care needs and preferences of the female clients supported through this position, being female is an occupational requirement. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Silverberry Care is committed to safer recruitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work in the UK and completion of all required pre-employment checks