Care Assistant

Opportunity to join our compassionate care team – Make a difference in people’s lives!

We are seeking compassionate and caring individuals to provide high quality personal care and companionship to seniors in their own homes.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE AND HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR OWN PERSONAL VEHICLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

• Capacity for female candidates only due to client preference

• The operating hours are between 07:00am - 22:00pm

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Joining our growing team of carers visiting clients in and around Guildford, Godalming and Woking. You will be assigned clients according to your experience, qualifications and availability. You will be:

• Delivering personal care services to clients in their homes
• Providing companionship and social support
• Reporting to our Registered Manager, you will be fully supported
• Maintaining accurate records of client care and activities
• We will organise your schedule, matching you to our clients
• You are introduced to the clients before service starts so you get to know where you are going, who you are meeting, and exactly what is required
• You can register your arrival to the client on our app, deliver the care plan, and spend quality time with our client. You can make your notes and register your departure on our app
• Minimum one-hour visits with plenty of time to spend quality time with our clients
• You are never rushed
• Continuity of care is an important value. You visit the same clients, and you are responsible to discuss changes, concerns, and to share updates with the Registered Manager
• Your suggestions and recommendations for our clients are always welcomed
• The office updates schedules and responds to client enquiries
• You always have access to support, guidance and reassurance for yourself and our clients. We are a team.

YOU WILL BE:

• Loving, caring, giving and compassionate
• A team player
• Experienced or Willing to train for new skills.
• Flexible and professional
• Must live and be able to work in the UK and have access to a vehicle

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Skills/Qualifications:

• We offer full, paid training, previous experience either professionally or through caring for a family member is always welcomed
• Specialist skills are a bonus
• Car and full driving licence
• Passion for continual learning
• Professionalism
• Full work history

THE PERKS:

• Seniors Helping Seniors has a programme to support your wellbeing and continual learning and development.
• We provide a free DBS, paid mileage at 45p per mile and paid training
• Seniors Helping Seniors is Rated 5 stars by customers on TRUSTist
• Seniors Helping Seniors are Customer Services award winners
• Seniors Helping Seniors is Accredited With The Good Business Charter
• Seniors Helping Seniors are champions for the Living Wage Foundation for supporting carers and pay

BELONGING AT SENIORS HELPING SENIORS:

As a Personal Carer and Care Professional, you will be a treasured member of our close working team. The working culture is open, inclusive, and friendly. The structure is flat with an open-door policy for feedback and support. Our focus is our people. Our personal carers have flexible hours and an abundance of choice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: £13.45-£15.69 per hour

45p per mile

Sleeping Nights Rate: £123.30 for 10 hours 

Waking Nights Rate: £140.00 for 10 hours

Night Shifts for Personal Care: £151.30 for 10 hours

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year preferred 

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road