Health Care Assistant

We at Amethyst Home Care are looking for warm, professional and reliable care assistants to join our supportive and friendly team for 2023. If you are located in or around Croydon, and are looking for an opportunity with an established, valued agency, we look forward to hearing from you.

We offer:

• Induction training and on-going training and support to ensure you are confident in your role
• Flexible schedules in and around Croydon, South Croydon, Selsdon, Sanderstead and surrounding areas, for you to choose your hours
• Full PPE for comfort and security while at work
• A starting pay rate of £11.50 an hour, which will increase after your probation period is complete
• Paid mileage
• Paid holiday
• Employer pension scheme
• Opportunity to grow within the company, and progress your career

Job responsibilities include:

• Assisting service users with home management and personal care
• Helping service users with mobility
• Personal Care
• Administrating medication
• Light housework
• Shopping for groceries on behalf of clients
• Encouraging service users to maintain independence and promote wellbeing
• Preparing meals

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 months experience
• A full, valid driving license with daily access to a vehicle
• Availability on evenings and weekends, on a rotational basis
• A good command of the English language
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A caring and sensitive nature towards the needs of vulnerable people

Flexible Working Options Available:

• Part-time
• Full time
• Minimum call time of 1 hour

About Amethyst Home Care Ltd:

Amethyst Home Care Limited is a private domiciliary care agency providing a very high standard of care to clients who wish to continue living in the comfort of their own home. We are looking to employ caring and committed individuals to support our clients to live interesting, independent and fulfilling lives. We provide services in Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon, Shirley and surrounding areas.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-35 per week

Salary: £11.50-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have a DBS?
• Do you live 5 miles within South Croydon, CR2

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: FEB2023