Care Assistant

๐Ÿ’™ What Youโ€™ll Be Doing

As an Extra Care Professional, youโ€™ll deliver high-quality, person-centred support that prioritises dignity, respect, and compassion.

โœจ Your key responsibilities include:

  • ๐Ÿ’ง Personal care (bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, toileting, and grooming within the residents' flats or the assisted bathing facility)

  • ๐Ÿ’Š Medication support (providing reminders and safe administration)

  • ๐Ÿฒ Nutrition & Socialising (assisting with breakfast/dinner, and supporting the daily lunch clubs and coffee mornings!)

  • ๐Ÿšถ Mobility and equipment support (getting around safely, transfers, and using mobility aids)

  • ๐Ÿงบ Light Housekeeping (making/changing beds, laundry, and light cleaning)

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Companionship and emotional support (providing a listening ear and engaging in scheme activities)

โœจ Youโ€™ll also:

  • ๐Ÿค Encourage social engagement in the communal lounges and gardens

  • ๐Ÿ‘€ Monitor health, utilize the Careline alarm service when needed, and report changes to management

  • ๐Ÿ“ Maintain accurate documentation of care provided

  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Respond to on-site emergencies safely and effectively

๐Ÿฆธ What Youโ€™ll Need (Besides a Cape!)

Hold onto your hats, because you don't need any social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders! ๐Ÿ’ช

We offer full, paid training โ€” all you need is a heart of gold, reliability, and the drive to make a difference.

  • โœ… Genuine compassion and respect for others (kindness goes a long way!)

  • โœ… Strong communication and listening skills (that would make a UN diplomat jealous)

  • โœ… A positive, can-do attitude (as resilient as a rubber band and eager to learn)

  • โœ… Problem-solving abilities

  • โœ… Reliability and a caring, supportive nature

  • โœ… The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future need not apply)

โœจ If youโ€™re kind-hearted, dependable, and ready to make every day a little brighter โ€” youโ€™ve already got what it takes to be a Care Assistant hero!

๐ŸŽ What Youโ€™ll Receive

Hereโ€™s what makes being part of Care By Us truly special:

  • ๐Ÿ† Group Recognition Programmes: Be celebrated for your hard work with our internal 'Care Heroes' awards!

  • ๐ŸŒผ 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay

  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

  • ๐Ÿผ Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment

  • ๐Ÿ’† Benefits and wellbeing platform

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Refer a friend scheme (ยฃ300 bonus!)

  • ๐Ÿšด Cycle to work scheme

  • ๐Ÿค Paid Shadowing Shifts with an experienced mentor!

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Fully funded NVQs/Diplomas in Health & Social Care โ€“ we will pay for you to upskill!

๐Ÿš€ Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?

If you're ready to embark on a care adventure that's more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our mission to transform care!

๐Ÿ’™ Care By Us (Part of the CCH Group) is an equal opportunities employer.