Care Assistant

Salary from £25,183 per annum FTE

Location Bournemouth

Permanent

Full-time - 35 hours per week

Join our client's team as a Community Reablement Assistant helping people in the community to gain independence again and Make a Real Difference to People’s Lives!

What they offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rate: From £13.05 per hour with opportunities for career and pay progression.

• Welcome Bonus: Receive a £500 bonus for joining their team. *T’s and C’s Apply

• Higher Pay on Weekends (from £16.31 an hour) and Bank Holidays (from £26.10 an hour)

• Career Progression: They believe in growing talent from within and offer their staff opportunities like NVQ apprenticeships, providing you with a solid foundation for career progression.

• Occupational Sick Pay: They offer an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with them, ensuring you’re cared for when you need it most.

• Generous Holiday Allowance: 26 days not including bank holidays.

• Mileage: You’ll receive 45p per mile for all travel between clients Travel time between clients fully paid.

• Flexible and Part-Time Contracts: Find the perfect work-life balance with our flexible options.

• Employee Assistance Programme: They offer a confidential, free of charge, support network. This service offers a 24/7 helpline and vital wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.

• Company Contributory Pension Scheme

• Blue Light discount eligibility (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)

New to care? Full Induction given along with future access to high quality continuous professional development and care qualifications.

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career. They can’t wait to welcome you to their growing team!

The role:

Join a dynamic and supportive therapy led team and embark on a fulfilling journey as a Community Reablement Assistant. In this flexible and rewarding role, you will be working alongside Occupational Therapists and Reablement Officers playing a vital part in helping individuals regain their confidence and independence after a hospital stay. As the first point of contact for those returning home, you’ll provide essential support and bring positivity to their recovery journey, making a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

Your main responsibilities:

• Supporting people with their personal care and empowering them to do as much as possible on their own.

• Monitoring and providing feedback on the progress of people’s goals.

• Assisting with medication and encouraging independence.

• Completing care records and other relevant paperwork.

• Facilitating access to community groups and services.

Shift times available:

• 07:00-14:30

• 09:00-14:00

• 15:00-22:30

• 17:00-22:00

No prior care experience? No problem! They’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed and grow in your role.

A valid licence to drive in the UK is required as the role involves travelling locally and lone working.