Care Assistant
Are you seeking a truly rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives? Walfinch East Barnet is looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Part-time Care Assistant.
As a valued Care Assistant, you will provide essential, high-quality support to individuals in their homes, empowering them to live fulfilling and independent lives within our community. This role goes beyond tasks; it's about building connections and fostering well-being.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing compassionate personal care, ensuring dignity and comfort.
- Supporting with meal preparation and nutrition, from planning to serving, fostering independence.
- Assisting with light household duties, maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.
- Safely administering or prompting medication, adhering to individual care plans.
- Offering genuine companionship, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Facilitating participation in social activities, promoting engagement and well-being.
- Providing support with pet care, acknowledging the bond between individuals and their companions.
- Accompanying individuals to appointments, ensuring timely and comfortable attendance.
- Assisting with shopping and errands, supporting daily living needs.
About this role
We are looking for hard-working, positive, and proactive individuals and in return we will offer you:
- Very competitive hourly rates starting from £12.50 per hour.
- Double pay for Bank Holidays and Triple pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's.
- Paid mileage
- Paid travel time
- 14 days paid annual leave (pro rata) for Part-time employment.
- Free DBS, Uniform and PPE.
- Local office and on-call support 7 days a week.
- Full training provided on induction and throughout your career with us.
- Opportunities for career progression with us.
- Ongoing recognition and support by the management team.
What we need from you:
- Have a valid Driving Licence and own a car
. Good communication skills.
- Genuine passion for helping others and wanting to make a positive difference.
- Stay calm under pressure
- The right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
What you will need
Required criteria
- Have a valid driving license
- The right to work in the UK
- Care work Experience in the UK.
