Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Ellesmere
Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible
Salary: £13.45 per hour (weekdays), £13.80 per hour (weekends) + travel time & mileage
Full Driving Licence & access to vehicle required for this role
We are unable to accept applications requiring sponsorship to work in the UK.
Key Points
* UK Driving Licence & own vehicle required.
* £13.45 per hour (weekdays).
* £13.80 per hour (weekends).
* Paid travel time & mileage (40p per mile).
* Enhanced rate of pay on bank holidays (time and a half).
* On‑call support.
* Sleep‑in & waking nights available.
* Comprehensive induction & training package, paid at the usual hourly rate.
* Hours include early mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends (or weekends only if preferred).
* Paid for DBS.
* Great work‑life balance.
* Regular clients at regular times.
* Fully funded Care Certificate and career progression opportunities.
* Various accredited courses (Mental Health First Aid, Hydration training, Medication, Dysphagia Awareness, Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Parkinson's Care) available.
* Living Wage Foundation employer.
Responsibilities
You’ll be caring for older people in their own homes, supporting them in all sorts of ways: taking them out and about, doing the weekly shop, providing medication support, personal and dementia care.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Right to work in the UK
• UK driving licence
• Ability to obtain "Business use" car insurance
• Access to a vehicle
• No previous experience required; previous care experience is welcome.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours.
* Weekend working premium.
* Paid mileage and travel time at the same rate as care.
* Company‑paid holiday.
* Sick pay scheme and pension entitlement.
* Comprehensive training paid for.Free uniform and DBS check.
* Appreciation and recognition of achievements.
* Transparent and fair remuneration.
* Use of technology to enhance the working life.
* Inclusive, welcoming, supportive culture.
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