part-time OR full-time Care Assistants to join their team in the

Penrith area.

Join one of the area's most supportive home care teams and love what you do every day.

Working hours and shift patterns:

- 6.30am - 2:00pm
- 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Or longer, full days if you prefer

Working hours per week: Minimum hours are 5 per week, maximum full time, e.g. 40 hours per week.

Profession: Care Professional - also known as Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant

Location/s that our client covers: All areas of Penrith

- £13.31 per hour
- £13.75 per hour - If you have a diploma)
- £14.39 per hour - Senior Carer
- £13.31 per hour for travel time
- Average earnings - £16.44 per hour, including paid mileage

Bonus: They pay time and a half on bank holidays plus a day in lieu

Role Overview: You will be supporting their clients to stay in their own homes, helping to keep them safe, happy and as independent as they can be.

Who are you?

People like being around you. You are kind, compassionate, reliable, committed and person-centred. You are an honest person who has an innate sense of warmth and friendliness. You're able to facilitate positive client relationships and you show excellent communication skills. You have excellent organisational ability and valuable time management skills.

FANTASTIC working benefits with our client:

- Loyalty bonuses
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Company pension scheme
- Paid travel time and mileage
- Local work supporting local people.
- Job security - no zero-hour contracts
- Leading, established provider in the area
- Working for a team that feels like family
- Flexible working options to work around family life
- Excellent rates of pay, they pay their Care Professionals time, and a half pay on Bank Holidays
- They pay your mileage between your clients




- They pay you for undertaking your training and will support your ongoing career development
- Ongoing support from the office, with regular contact and face to face visits from their client supervisors

What You'll Do as a Care Qualified

Personal Care and Daily Living Support:

- You will be supporting their clients to stay in their own homes, helping to keep them safe, happy and as independent as they can be. You will visit their clients in their home and provide a variety of services to help promote quality of life.
- Companionship and meaningful social interactions. Taking clients to appointments and social events.
- Meal preparation and light housework, help with shopping.
- Personal care. Washing, dressing, medication support

What do staff say about working with our client?

“I had endless support from the managers and my colleagues. I was given training prior and worked on my own.” Staff member based in Penrith.

“Having worked for this company for over two years, I can confidently say that the management team is extremely supportive, approachable, and always willing to help. They genuinely care about both staff and clients, creating a positive and supportive work environment. The training and induction are excellent, and I have always felt valued and appreciated in my role. It is a pleasure to work for such a caring and professional organisation.” Staff member based in Carlisle.

Please note:

- They do not offer any form of sponsorship.
- They can take on some staff in certain areas without a car however, a car is needed for 90% of their vacancies as you will be driving to their amazing clients homes.
- If you're a really kind and compassionate person, this is 100% the role for you.

If you're caring, reliable, and want a job that truly matters, our client would love to hear from you

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