Female Home Care Assistant / Carer
Are you looking for a rewarding career in care?
Would you like to make a real difference in people's lives every day? Perhaps you're considering a career change and would like to develop new skills in a fulfilling and supportive environment.
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Spinal Homecare is a specialist care provider dedicated to supporting clients to maintain their independence and continue living comfortably in their own homes. We provide care and support across the Lune Valley, Bentham, Ingleton and surrounding areas.
We are currently seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated Female Home Care Assistants to join our team.
Experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay
- Mileage allowance of 30p per mile
- Flexible working patterns to support a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive training programme
- Free DBS check
- Ongoing support and career development opportunities
Essential Requirements
- Female driver with access to a vehicle
- Caring and compassionate nature
- Good communication skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Personal Qualities
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Respectful of clients' privacy, property, and personal space
- Organised and efficient
- Honest and conscientious
- Quick to learn and willing to develop new skills
- Positive and proactive
- Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness
- Friendly with a good sense of humour
- Flexible and willing to travel
Key Responsibilities
Your daily duties will vary depending on individual client needs, but may include:
- Supporting with personal care when needed.
- Meal preparation
- Assisting with shopping and collecting prescriptions
- Supporting clients with medication
- Domestic tasks and support with laundry
- Assisting with household organisation and general maintenance tasks
- Ligh gardening
- Providing companionship and emotional support where appropriate
- Assisting with correspondence and day-to-day administrative tasks
- Support to appointments
- Communicate with care managers, family members and health professionals when needed
Good communication between you and your clients is essential. Established care routines will be in place, and you will be responsible for ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, professionally, and with dignity and respect.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about helping others and want to build a rewarding career in care, we encourage you to apply.
Please note: Due to the nature of the role, this position is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: £14.33-£15.91 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
Licence/Certification:
- full UK or international driving licence required (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
