We’re looking for AMAZING part-time OR full-time Care Assistants to join our team at Eden Country Care in the Penrith area.
Join one of the area’s most supportive home care teams and love what you do every day.
Company: Eden Country Care ( GOOD CQC rating)
Working hours and shift patterns:
- 6.30am 2:00pm
- 3:00pm 11:00pm
- Or longer, full days if you prefer
Working hours per week: Minimum hours are 5 per week, maximum full time, e.g. 40 hours per week.
Profession: Care Professional also known as Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant
Location/s that we cover: All areas of Penrith
- £13.31 per hour
- £13.75 per hour If you have a diploma)
- £14.39 per hour Senior Carer
- £13.31 per hour for travel time
- Average earnings £16.44 per hour, including paid mileage
Bonus: We pay time and a half on bank holidays plus a day in lieu
Role Overview: You will be supporting our clients to stay in their own homes, helping to keep them safe, happy and as independent as they can be.
Who are you People like being around you. You are kind, compassionate, reliable, committed and person-centred. You are an honest person who has an innate sense of warmth and friendliness. You re able to facilitate positive client relationships and you show excellent communication skills. You have excellent organisational ability and good time management skills.
FANTASTIC working benefits with Eden Country Care:
- Loyalty bonuses
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Company pension scheme
- Paid travel time and mileage
- Local work supporting local people.
- Job security no zero-hour contracts
- Leading, established provider in the area
- Working for a team that feels like family
- Flexible working options to work around family life
- Excellent rates of pay, we pay our Care Professionals time, and a half pay on Bank Holidays
- We pay your mileage between your clients
- We pay you for undertaking your training and will support your ongoing career development
- Ongoing support from the office, with regular contact and face to face visits from our client supervisors
What You ll Do as a Care Professional
Personal Care and Daily Living Support:
- You will be supporting our clients to stay in their own homes, helping to keep them safe, happy and as independent as they can be. You will visit our clients in their home and provide a variety of services to help promote quality of life.
- Companionship and meaningful social interactions. Taking clients to appointments and social events.
- Meal preparation and light housework, help with shopping.
- Personal care. Washing, dressing, medication support
What do staff say about working with us
I had endless support from the managers and my colleagues. I was given training prior and worked on my own. Staff member based in Penrith.
Having worked for this company for over two years, I can confidently say that the management team is extremely supportive, approachable, and always willing to help.
They genuinely care about both staff and clients, creating a positive and supportive work environment.
The training and induction are excellent, and I have always felt valued and appreciated in my role.
It is a pleasure to work for such a caring and professional organisation. Staff member based in Carlisle.
Please note:
- We do not offer any form of sponsorship.
- We can take on some staff in certain areas without a car however, a car is needed for 90% of our vacancies as you will be driving to our amazing clients homes.
- If you re a really kind and compassionate person, this is 100% the role for you.
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