- Salary: £12.50 per hour, plus paid mileage.
- Hours: Flexible, with part-time and full-time options available to suit your schedule.
- Location: Sunderland and surrounding areas.
- Experience Required: None – training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those new to the care industry.
Role Overview:
As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide essential care and companionship to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and dignity. Each day will bring new challenges and rewarding experiences as you support individuals in various aspects of daily living.
Responsibilities:
- Companionship: Offering a friendly presence and reducing feelings of loneliness.
- Personal Care: Assisting with hygiene, dressing, and personal grooming.
- Medication Support: Providing reminders, collecting prescriptions, and administering medication.
- Meal Preparation: Preparing and serving nutritious meals.
- Housekeeping: Helping maintain a clean and comfortable home environment.
- Mobility Assistance: Assisting with moving around safely and confidently.
What You’ll Need:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, compassion, and a positive attitude.
- A responsible, flexible, and dedicated approach to your work.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate and paid mileage.
- Flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle.
- Generous leave policies, including 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) and enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay.
- Pension scheme and death-in-service payment.
- Access to the Blue Light Card for discounts at major retailers.
- Training provided—both online and face-to-face sessions.
- Progression opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Additional perks like cycle-to-work schemes, referral bonuses (£300 per referral), and access to an in-house app.
- The opportunity to work with the largest care company in the UK, offering job security and career growth.
Why Choose Comfort Call?
Comfort Call, part of the City and County Healthcare Group, is dedicated to transforming the care industry through innovation and smarter working practices. Joining the team means being part of a supportive environment where your efforts lead to extraordinary results every day.
How to Apply:
No experience? No problem. Comfort Call provides all the training and tools you need to succeed. Schedule an interview at your convenience and begin your journey into a fulfilling career in care.
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