Care Assistant
City and County Healthcare Group Ltd Ā· Worcester, England, United Kingdom
šĀ Care Assistants Wanted ā Join Our Eclipse Home Care Team in Worcester!Ā āØĀ Brighter Days. Fresh Challenges. Real Impact.Ā āØ
At Eclipse Homecare(part of the CCH Group), every day is different. We are currently experiencing rapid growth and have multiple exciting opportunities available to fit your life.
We are actively recruiting for compassionate Care Assistants to join our dedicated teams supporting service users across the heart of Worcester.
š” What is Homecare?
Homecare is all about helping vulnerable adults remain safe, happy, and independent in the place they love most ā their own home.
Unlike working in a residential or hospital setting, community care is focused on building genuine relationships, providing companionship, and supporting people to live life on their own terms.
You'll do far more than complete tasks ā you'll become a trusted part of someone's day and make a real difference to their quality of life. If you want to go home each day knowing you've changed someone's life for the better, this role could be perfect for you.
š Work Close to Home Across Worcestershire
We're currently recruiting Care Assistants across some of Worcestershire's most vibrant and diverse communities. Thanks to rapid expansion, we are actively hiring for:
- š³Worcester Central - WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5 - a rapidly growing area, with a primary contracts with the local authority meaning guaranteed packages of care to delivered by our teams, with 10 plus new referrals a week
- š« St Johns -Ā another rapidly growing area, with a small close knit team looking to grow into a large close knit team. With another primary contract with the local authority, meaning we receive around 5 new referrals each week, ready to be delivered by our expert care professionals
- šļøĀ Kidderminster - DY10, DY11, DY12, DY13 - Small, yet mighty, there has been a huge demand for our expert services. Yet another primary contract with the local authority, meaning we receive around 20 new referrals each week, ready to be delivered by our expert care professionals
- š³Malvern - With a primary contract with the local authority, new referrals come through rapidly each week
- (We also have opportunities across Tenbury Wells & Bromyard!)
š¶ Local Work, Local ClientsĀ We aim to match our Care Professionals to clients within their local area wherever possible, helping you spend less time travelling and more time making a difference.
š· Competitive Pay
We believe great work deserves great pay. You will be paid
- š°Ā MondayāSunday: £13.35 per hour plus 35p per mile
- š°Bank Holliday Rate: Ā£20.03 per hour plus 35p per mile
Our services operate 7 days a week. We are currently looking for staff to cover a variety of full-time and part-time shift patterns, including:
- Earlies - 7am - 2pm
- Tea & Bed - 4pm-10pm
- Long Days:Ā 07amĀ ā 10pmĀ (requiring availability for at least 5 days a week).
- Weekend Blocks:Ā 7am -2pm & 4pm-10pm
š About the Roles & Specific Packages
Youāll play a vital role in supporting our service users to live independently, with dignity and confidence. Because we provide highly tailored, person-centred care, we are currently welcoming applications from both male and female care professionals to cover new referrals.
(Please note: Where specific client packages require a male or female carer for personal care, this is an occupational requirement exempt under the Equality Act 2010).
š What Youāll Be Doing
As a Care Professional, youāll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.
Youāll help with:
- Supporting with personal careĀ ā bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming with the utmost dignity
- Assisting with medicationĀ ā preparation and safe administration
- Helping with mobilityĀ ā using aids/equipment safely and supporting rehabilitation after hospital stays
- Preparing meals/snacksĀ and offering mealtime support
- Carrying out light domestic dutiesĀ ā laundry, making beds, household tasks
- Offering companionshipĀ and building meaningful relationships
š What Else Youāll Help With
- š¤Ā CompanionshipĀ ā conversations, activities, outings
- šĀ Social InclusionĀ ā encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities
- āØĀ Promoting IndependenceĀ ā ensuring dignity and choice are at the forefront of your care
- šĀ Medication ManagementĀ ā collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
- š²Ā Nutrition & MealtimesĀ ā cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
- š”Ā HousekeepingĀ ā light cleaning, laundry, tidying
- š¶Ā Mobility AssistanceĀ ā transfers, walking support, use of aids
- šĀ Health MonitoringĀ ā observing and reporting changes in condition
- š¬Ā Emotional SupportĀ ā empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
- šĀ DocumentationĀ ā accurate record keeping
- š”ļøĀ Safety & Emergency ResponseĀ ā creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
- š¤Ā CollaborationĀ ā working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families
𦸠What Youāll Need (Besides a Cape and Superpowers!)
Hold onto your hats ā ideally, youāll have at least 6 months of social care experience to join our merry band of care crusaders!
But hereās the truth: what matters most to us is your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. Youāll need to be as resilient as a rubber band and as eager to learn as a curious kitten. Donāt worry ā weāll help you level up your skills and knowledge as part of our close-knit (and delightfully quirky) team.
While experience is a bonus, weāre really looking for people who:
- š Have compassion oozing from every pore.
- š£ļø Can communicate like a UN diplomat.
- š§© Possess problem-solving powers that would impress Mother Teresa.
- šµ Are committed to respectful, high-quality care that would make your gran proud.
- ā Have the right to work within the UKĀ (ā Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship).
- ā Are willing and able to travel between clients within the local community.
š What Youāll Receive
- āØĀ Guaranteed HoursĀ available for the right candidates ā giving you the security of regular work.
- šĀ Fully Funded Qualifications:Ā Ongoing support to achieve your NVQ / Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care!
- šĀ Career Progression Opportunities:Ā Clear pathways to advance into Senior Care, Coaching, or Management roles.
- šĀ Paid trainingĀ ā comprehensive online and face-to-face induction.
- š¶Ā Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
- š”ļøĀ Death in Service payment
- š°Ā Pension scheme
- šĀ Benefits & Well-being platform
- š“Ā 28 days annual leaveĀ (pro rata)
- š²Ā Cycle to Work scheme
- š¤Ā Refer-a-Friend bonusĀ (Ā£300 per referral)
- šļøĀ Blue Light Card eligibilityĀ (exclusive discounts!)
- ā±ļøĀ Flexible hoursĀ ā part-time and full-time
- šĀ Local work with paid mileage
- šĀ Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays
- š±Ā Access to our in-house app
- š¢Ā The backing of the largest care company in the UK
- ā Ā No experience required
š Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?
If youāre ready for a career adventure thatās more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, apply today and become part of our journey to transform care.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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