Care Assistant

Full job description

Are you an amazing, compassionate and respectful person? Do you have what it takes to become an exceptional carer for people in need of an extra pair of hands? Do you want a fulfilling career that you are proud of? Do you have a valid UK licence? Do you have access to a vehicle? If your answer is 'YES', then we want to hear from you.

Come and join Silver well as we care for our carers and invest in them to make them brilliant in every way.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with personal care
• Assisting with dressing/undressing
• Meal preparation
• Shopping
• Appointments
• Housekeeping
• Companionship
• Promoting independence
• Support with medication

Your experience isn't essential as we will support you with all the training and development you need to develop with us.

What is essential, though, is treating every client like a friend or family member. With these values and your help, you'll have everything you need to be an excellent carer.

Who we are:

We are an independent provider of community health and social care support. We strive to offer care and support which is tailored to each client's needs. Our person-centred services support and respect each client's right to make informed choices about the services they require.

Silverwell was founded in 2024 and started in Bury, Greater Manchester.

Our dedicated office team are on hand for anything you need. We have an open-door policy, encouraging our staff to drop by for a chat and a cup of tea whenever they need to.

What's on offer:

• Full-time, Part-time, Weekends, Evenings, Nights and positions available
• Variety of shift patterns
• Weekend on and weekend off rota system
• Weekly Payroll
• Mileage paid for drivers
• Alternate weekends

Benefits for Carers:

• Blue Light Card Scheme (a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants)
• Refer a friend scheme.
• NVQ enrolment and further training with us
• Staff incentives and treat days
• Ongoing training and support
• Yearly Charity Events
• Free uniform and Full PPE provided

The person:

• Caring, compassionate, kind, and enthusiastic about the care you are providing
• 100% committed to helping people and improve the quality of life for vulnerable clients.
• Willing to undertake personal care tasks that include bathing and toileting
• The ability to follow our policies and procedures
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold a current or be willing to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Car drivers and vehicle owners are essential.

Where:

We have positions available in Bury, Central, Tottington, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, and Manchester.

Silverwell Homecare is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to providing our Care Assistants with everything they need to advance in their careers, delivering quality care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: -£12.80-£13.50

Benefits:

• Company events
• Health & Wellbeing Programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.80-£13.50 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have a drivers license
• Do you own or have access to a vehicle

Work Location: In person