Blackstone Recruitment is working with a well-established community care provider in Cambridgeshire to recruit Community Care Assistants to join their growing team.
We have multiple vacancies available with immediate starts for caring, reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting people to remain independent in their own homes.
The Role
As a Community Care Assistant, you will travel between service users' homes, providing high-quality care and support to adults within the local community.
You will support a variety of individuals, including:
1. Older adults
2. People living with dementia
3. Individuals recently discharged from hospital
4. People receiving end-of-life and palliative care
5. Adults requiring ongoing packages of care
Duties Include
* Providing personal care with dignity and respect
* Assisting with moving and handling using appropriate equipment
* Supporting with mobility and transfers
* Medication support where required
* Building positive relationships with service users and their families
* Maintaining accurate care records
* Travelling independently between service users across your allocated area
What's on Offer
* £16.81 per hour
* 30p per mile mileage allowance (paid between service users)
* Full-time hours available (approximately 50 hours per week)
* Part-time and flexible working patterns also considered - minimum of 40 hours per week
* Uniform and ID badge provided
* Ongoing training and development
* Immediate starts available
* Opportunity to work with a supportive and experienced care team
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Previous experience working within domiciliary, community or home care
* Full UK driving licence
* Access to your own vehicle
* A caring, compassionate and reliable approach
* Excellent communication skills
* Willingness to work flexibly across a Monday to Sunday rota
Recruitment Process
* CV review
* Informal interview with the client
* Paid shadow shifts (where appropriate)
* Immediate start following satisfactory compliance checks
Compliance Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to complete:
-Enhanced DBS check
-Right to Work checks
-Employment references
-Mandatory compliance documentation
-Relevant training (where required)
If you are an experienced Community Care Assistant looking for a rewarding role with consistent hours and a supportive employer, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Blackstone Recruitment for more information. Immediate interviews are available.
Please note unfortunately no sponsorship is provided with this role
Salary description
£16.81 - £16.81 per hour