Job Description

Walfinch is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working Care Assistants who have a passion for looking after the elderly, with a positive, 'can-do' attitude to join it's Windsor and Maidenhead branch where they will be able to make a real difference to the lives of the people that require our care. We value all our staff. We also pride ourselves on listening. So, if you have any concerns, our management team take the time to listen and give you the support you need.

Drivers required...

What Walfinch Can Offer You?

Job fulfilment with great career opportunities 24/7 Support from Walfinch Management Competitive wage plus enhanced rate on Bank Holidays Double pay on bank holiday 28 days paid holiday including Bank Holidays (Pro-rata) Pension scheme Friendly and supportive office team On-call support when you're on shift Quarterly care assistant meetings Part-time or full-time hours - flexible work pattern to meet business needs Paid Mileage between service users or when taking service users out Refer a friend scheme with 300 bonus Opportunity to undertake specialist training & develop your skills into a senior role After successful completion on probation option to enrol on Qualifications in Health & Safety Care (Level 2,3 & 5)
Role Requirements:

To provide quality care for people in their own homes Minimum 1-year experience is required (Choose the one you want) Experience required however further training will be given Passion for making a difference to individuals in their own homes. Ability to prioritise workloads Reliable and flexible. You must have excellent communications skills and the ability to build relationships with those we support and those around them. Ability to be patient and keep calm under pressure. Due to nature of the job, driving is essential for this role A caring nature and passion to make a real difference to someone's life Ability to work as part of a team supporting each other when necessary Flexibility, reliability, hard work and honesty
Role Responsibilities:

Personal care: Assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes and catheter bags, PEG Feeding Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetising and make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client Assisting with shopping: This is completed on the client's request and a finance form must be completed with a receipt Assist with mobility: Use of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the clients needs support Companionship care Building relationships with service users, their families, and friends Food preparation Assisting clients with washing and dressing Housekeeping/domestic duties Support with medication Taking clients for appointments or outings. Light household chores Shopping or ordering food deliveries Assist with medication Laundry Engage with service users' pastimes and hobbies Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), Updating notes on our software app (recording each visit to communicate to the next carer), care plan updates.
Some of your duties as part of the senior team will include being responsible for inducting in our new care team members along with settling in new Customers, reviews and care delivery.

Apply to receive a call from our dedicated recruitment consultant today!

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Weekends only
Licence/Certification:

Right to Work in the UK (required)

Enhanced DBS - Clear Record without conviction


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21-13.21 per hour

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bracknell RG12 1WA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Care Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 28/07/2025