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We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at Visiting Angels in and around the Finchley area (ideally you must be a driver for this area).

We are especially keen to hear from any candidates in close proximity to the N3 postcode for 2 incredibly sweet elderly clients of whom we wish to support in gaining back their independence.

Are you a team player? Are you motivated by helping other people, driven to make other people happy? Hard working and determined to make a difference in people’s lives everyday? Are you a kind and compassionate person looking for a new chapter in your career? Then we want to hear from you!

Pay rates: Care Assistant pay rate is £12.50 - £14.50 an hour.

Bank holidays are paid at time and a half and double pay at Christmas

Working times/Shift Patterns:

• 7am - 11am
• 12 pm – 3:30 pm
• 4:30pm – 10pm

Why do people choose to work with our amazing team?

• We are passionate about providing high quality care tailored to the needs of our clients
• Excellent hourly rate of £12.50 - £14.50 per hour
• Up to 5% annual pay increase
• Paid travel time between visits, plus a mileage allowance
• Time and a half on bank Holidays
• Double pay at Christmas
• Paid Birthday Day off – celebrate with us!
• Access to family activities and recognition programmes
• Blue Light Card with discounts on services
• Regular wellness check-ins via apps
• Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role
• We enrich lives and are completely dependable
• We are kind in our approach and flexible with staff and shift patterns
• We support all our staff equally with an open door policy
• You will have complete support from our Management team
• We have excellent retention rates - people choose to stay with us for a long time :)

Who are we and why should you choose to work WITH us at Visiting AngelsVisiting Angels is a global leader in domiciliary care , providing exceptional care to clients for over 20 years in their own homes. Our mission is to offer outstanding, personalised care while supporting our caregivers in every step of their journey. We focus on fostering independence, dignity, and comfort for our clients, and we believe every caregiver deserves to feel appreciated and respected.

No previous care experience? We’ve Got You Covered!If you're new to care, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Our comprehensive training will prepare you to succeed and build a rewarding career in care.

What values do we look for in our staff?

• Excellent Communication Skills.
• To be Kind, caring and empathetic.
• We want to speak with staff who have a ‘can do’ attitude
• To show a professional attitude at all times
• We look for people with a story to tell and you genuinely wake up on a morning looking forward to helping other people.
• A natural passion for companionship where you really enjoy helping other people.
• To maintain Professionalism at all times
• Be able to cook basic meals for the people we care for

Key responsibilities:We offer person centred care packages tailored to suit each individual taking into account what their preferences and needs are, such as:

• Providing essential personal care to clients in a respectful, dignified manner
• Offering emotional support and companionship, building trust and meaningful relationships
• Assisting with everyday tasks, including meal preparation and light housekeeping
• Supporting with medication reminders and personal hygiene routines
• Ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for the people you care for

Essential criteria:

• You’re a positive person who sees optimism in every situation.
• Loyalty
• Thoughtful
• Honest
• Caring
• Compassionate
• Polite
• Smartly turned out
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible
• Knowledgeable
• Eager to learn
• You show a professional manner at all times.
• Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
• Your own car is needed for this role.
• We do not offer sponsorship.
• Able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).

You do NOT need previous care experience to work with our team at Visiting Angels. We care about people’s values, what makes them happy, why they want to work in care and more importantly - how can they make people feel happy, safe and independent as much as possible.

Become part of the Visiting Angels Family! We pride ourselves on being so much more than just an employer, we are a supportive, friendly network of people with a passion for caring and supporting others and supporting you in your role.

We can’t wait to hear from you. Please ‘APPLY’ now and one of our friendly team will be in touch with you ASAP.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.50-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid driving licence and access to a car?
• Would you say you had a personality that describes kindness, compassion, hard work and being a team player?
• How many hours are you looking to work each week?
• Do you have a DBS on the update service?
• What is your current postcode please?
• Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? Unfortunately we do not offer this.
• Which pronouns do you prefer to use for yourself—for example, he/him, she/her, or they/them?
• Please can you confirm that you understand that Visiting Angels is a domiciliary care agency - providing care support in people homes and NOT a care home.

Licence/Certification:

• driving licence (required)

Work Location: On the road