Care Assistant

Job Description

Our Care Assistants have the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives, either in the community or supporting them at home. This role varies from day-to-day helping the more vulnerable in our society, offering a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to match. [[Employer hidden] Worcester](https://www.facebook.com/caremarkworcestershire) have recently been awarded the “Best In Midlands” award at the Nationwide awards.

Choosing a new company

It can be challenging when you are at the crossroads looking to choose a new company to work for. By working for [[Employer hidden] Worcester](https://www.[Employer hidden].co.uk/wychavon-and-wyre-forest/reviews/), you would help us eclipse the standard of care being given, providing simply the best care to customers throughout Worcestershire. Become one of [Employer hidden]’s care angels today.

Roles and Responsibilities

[Employer hidden]’s care assistants are responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would travel to the customers home, in Worcestershire and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and [Employer hidden], being a pair of helping hands with tasks that require it.

Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:

• Shopping & meal preparation
• Prompting with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping customers access the community

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

We are happy to speak to you if looking to either get into care for the first time, right through to people who have been in the industry for years. You might only want a few hours a week to pass the time, we would love to hear from you.

Full training is provided for anyone joining [[Employer hidden]](https://www.[Employer hidden].co.uk/blog/local-news/wychavon-and-wyre-forest/). For those looking to further themselves, we offer extra opportunities with training specialists.

Benefits working at [Employer hidden]

As a leading organisation in the social care sector, [[Employer hidden]](https://www.[Employer hidden].co.uk/wychavon-and-wyre-forest/reviews/) provides all employees with an unbeatable package of benefits, which include:

• Full training and induction
• Refer a friend bonus*
• Qualifying for the ‘Blue Light Card’ discount scheme
• Additional pay on weekends*
• You will receive comprehensive support and back up, both in the field and in the office, from friendly and professional colleagues
• We listen to our Care Worker feedback and make every effort to ensure you are comfortable and secure in your working environment
• Shifts are allocated and sent to Care Assistants, prior to the start of the working week
• Ongoing training, development and supervision
• Excellent pay rates
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement
• Regular customers, so you can get to know each other
• The opportunity to obtain qualifications whilst you work
• Excellent internal communication, including regular team meetings
• Unique teamwork structure
• Real opportunity to progress to more senior positions

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