Community Healthcare Assistant - Isle of Wight

Job Posted: 30 October 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: : £12.96 per hour (£26,956.80 based on 40 hours)
• Industries: Health & Social Care Nursing Retail

This role will involve supporting people in the local community to live independently at home and stay in the place they are familiar with and love. Charmes care part of the First City Care Group are looking for committed staff to embrace our company ethos and values and provide excellent standards of care to our customers.

Whether you've got experience, been caring for a family member, or you dedicate your time to helping others; this will have given you the invaluable knowledge needed to provide care to others.

However, experience isn’t necessary, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply. If you are friendly, caring, compassionate and have the drive to go the extra mile, alongside our outstanding training this could be the perfect role for you.

Salary: £26,956.80 plus mileage (Salary based on 40 hour contract)

Positions available: Full time, Part time, Weekends

Hours: Mornings with 7am starts and/or Evenings with 11pm finishes

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting people in the local community to live independently at home.
• Support customers with their day to day routine;
• Assisting with personal care such as showering, bathing, continence care
• Helping with mobility
• Administering medication,
• Preparing meals
• Light domestic tasks
• Companionship
• Individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan.

Charmes Care are proud to support the community in and around Isle of Wight including but not limited to: East Cowes, Cowes, Wootton, Binstead, Ryde, Seaview, ST Helens, Bembridge and Brading

What are carers feel about being in this role:

“I like engaging with the clients and providing care that is beneficial to their needs and in their own setting.”

“I took a break from care and explored other careers but have come back as that is what I enjoy and find it very fulfilling.”

A Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role

First City Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (Guaranteed hours available T&C’s apply)
• 28 Days Holiday pro rata
• Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts (subject to contract type)
• Free uniform
• Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression
• Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
• Workplace pension with Nest
• Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to company pool car

ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING

PLEASE NOTE: If you apply for this role and aren’t suitable a member of our team may direct you to a different role, this can affect the pay rate and duties