Care Assistant

❤️ More Than a Job Imagine finishing every shift knowing: You helped someone stay independent. You made someone smile. You gave a family peace of mind. You made someone's day just a little bit brighter. That's what working in care is all about. And we'll be with you every step of the way.

What You’ll Be Doing (And How You'll Help!) You’ll help vulnerable clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. Following personalised care plans designed to promote dignity and respect, your responsibilities will include:

• 🤝 Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness through engaging conversations, activities, and outings.

• 💧 Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while maintaining the client's dignity and privacy.

• 💊 Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and assisting with the administration of medication as per care plan guidelines.

• 🍽️ Nutrition and Mealtimes – preparing tasty and nutritious meals, considering dietary requirements and preferences, and assisting with feeding when necessary.

• 🏡 Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it, including light cleaning, laundry, and tidying up living spaces.

• 🚶 Mobility Assistance – help with getting around safely, including transfers, walking support, and using mobility aids.

• 🩺 Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in the client's physical or mental condition to healthcare professionals and family members.

• 🌍 Social Inclusion – encouraging and facilitating participation in community activities and maintaining connections with family and friends.

• ❤️ Emotional Support – providing a listening ear, empathy, and reassurance to clients experiencing anxiety, loneliness, or distress.

• 📝 Documentation – maintaining accurate records of care provided, incidents, and any changes in the client's condition.

• 🛡️ Safety and Emergency Response – ensuring a safe living environment, recognising potential hazards, and responding appropriately to emergencies.

• 👥 Collaboration – working effectively with other care team members, healthcare professionals, and family members to ensure comprehensive and consistent care.

What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape!)

🌟 Who We're Looking For You don don't need previous care experience. Some of our best Care Professionals have previously worked in Retail, Hospitality, Customer Service, Childcare, Education, Hair & Beauty, Warehousing, Office Administration—or have cared for family members or loved ones.

• ✅ Genuine empathy, compassion, and respect for others

• ✅ Reliability and a naturally caring nature

• ✅ Willingness to learn new skills and develop your career

• ✅ Great communication and a collaborative team spirit

• ✅ The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship).

Essential Requirements:

• ✔ Right to work in the UK (Please note: We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role).

• ✔ Full UK driving licence & access to your own vehicle

• ✔ Excellent communication skills, compassion, and reliability

⚖️ Why Choose Us Over Other Care Providers? We know you have choices when it comes to where you work. Here is how we do things differently:

• No "Zero-Hour" Anxiety: While others only offer zero-hour contracts, we offer Guaranteed Hours so you always know what you’re taking home.

• No Unpaid Work: Some providers only pay for contact time. We pay for your induction, your shadowing, your team meetings, and offer opportunities for full shift pay.

• National Stability, Local Heart: You get the close-knit, supportive feel of our local branch, completely backed by the financial security, world-class resources, and innovative tech of the UK's largest home care provider.

• Real Career Paths, Not Just Promises: We don't just talk about progression; our structured pathways and fully funded qualifications mean you can build a genuine, long-term career with us.

🌟 Why You'll Love Working With Care By Us We're proud to invest in our people. From your very first day, you'll have the support of an experienced local team. You'll enjoy:

• 📱 Company smartphone with our digital in-house app for care plans and rotas

• 📞 24-hour on-call support—you'll never feel alone

• 👕 Free uniform & Free Enhanced DBS

• 📚 Fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications

• 📈 Genuine career progression (Care Professional ➔ Senior ➔ Field Care Supervisor ➔ Care Coordinator ➔ Deputy Manager ➔ Branch Manager)

🎁 Even More Great Benefits

• 🎉 Refer a Friend Bonus – earn £300 per referral!

• 💳 Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands

• 🚲 Cycle to Work scheme

• 🏖️ 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

• 👶 Enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• 🏦 Pension scheme & Death in Service benefit

• ❤️ Employee Assistance Programme & Well-being Platform

🚀 Ready to Start Your New Career? If you're looking for a rewarding role where you'll be valued, supported, and given every opportunity to grow, we'd love to welcome you to our team. Apply today and start making a real difference in your local community.

💙 Care By Us is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.