Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Care Assistants to join our growing care team.
* Receive a £300 bonus when you pass probation.
Location: Across Leicester and surrounding areas (including Oadby, Blaby, Quorn and Melton). A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential. Travel expenses covered; mileage paid at 43p per mile.
Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour, plus up to £1.30 for evening and weekend hours.
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week on a rota basis, including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends between 7 am and 10 pm.
Sponsorship is not available.
About the Role
This is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Care Performance Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services, including assistance with personal care, household tasks, companionship, wellbeing activities and ensuring communal areas are cleaned regularly. The role is mobile and field‑based, requiring travel between developments with parking available at each site.
Key Responsibilities
* Support individual homeowners: provide personalised care, help with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance, and offer domestic support (cleaning, shopping, managing household tasks).
* Maintain communal areas within developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners.
* Provide social support: assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments to enhance overall well‑being and social connections.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Skills & Experience: Ideally previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care. Training will be provided for those looking for a career change. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and effective time management are essential.
* Driving Licence: Valid full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments.
* Flexibility: Ability to work on a rota basis that includes early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Benefits
* Travel expenses covered and mileage paid at 43p per mile.
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional development, including support to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and progression to a senior care assistant role.
* Up to 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time hours).
* Life insurance and company pension.
* Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all developments UK wide.
* Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family.
* Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications.
* 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme and in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
* Impactful work: making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
* Staff referral scheme: up to £500 per referral.
Apply Today
UK‑based applicants only; sponsorship is not available. If you are a caring, dedicated individual with a can‑do attitude and a passion for supporting older people, we’d love to hear from you!
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