Care Assistant

Recruiter
CuraCare
Location
Twickenham Riverside
Salary
£9.40 - £10.50 per hour
Posted
15 Nov 2016
Closes
13 Dec 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed! CuraCare is currently looking for Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our team based in Twickenham. We provide home care and home help services to older people living in the Richmond borough and surrounding areas. The successful candidates will join us on a full time, permanent basis and will receive a competitive rate starting from £9.40 p/h on weekdays to £10.50 per hour on weekends, plus double pay on bank holidays, expenses allowance, 28 days paid holiday, career progression opportunities and 24hour support network.

With a growing number of clients, we are looking for more caring and enthusiastic staff to provide great companionship and deliver care services.

We are currently looking for new Care Assistants, the role is varied and involves helping elderly people to live independently in their own homes. Tasks will vary between clients and may include helping with personal care (washing and dressing), preparing meals, supporting with medication, shopping, escorting to various appointments and providing companionship.

Our team of Care Assistants are at the heart of what they do and their aim is to allow each Care Assistant as much enjoyment from their roles as the clients they care for.

Working with them provides you with an unrivalled sense of satisfaction, as you can go home at night safe in the knowledge, you’ve made someone’s life a little easier.

Whether you’re an experienced Care Assistant or new to care, we would love to hear from you! Our ideal Care Assistant will exhibit the following characteristics:

- A genuine, caring personality.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Live in, or close to Twickenham.

In return as our Care Assistant you will receive:

- We pay London Living Wages.

- Enhanced rates of pay at weekends and bank holidays.

- Mileage allowance/Travel expenses.

- 28 days paid holiday.

- Free of charge Care training.

- 24 hour support network.

- Career progression opportunities.

- The chance to study for QCF level 2 and/or 3 qualifications.

If you feel up to the challenge and would like to join us, then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear form you!