Care Assistant and Companion

Job Description

Care Assistant & Companion
Matlock, Derbyshire
£8.80 - £9.10 per hour plus 32p per mile

Are you a caring and passionate individual and feel like you’re not getting much fulfilment out of your current role? Maybe you’ve had a change of circumstances and you’re looking for a new career move? Or maybe you’re just keen to make a difference to the lives of older people within your local community? We’d love to hear from you!

No experience necessary as full training and support is provided. We also warmly welcome experienced Carers to the team.

All we ask is for you to have a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Audley Care are a well-established community care organisation with a number of 5* luxury retirement villages situated throughout the UK. We are actively Care Assistant and Companions to work throughout the Matlock, Darley Dale, Tansley, Wingerworth, Wirksworth and Bakewell area providing care in the local community. We also provide care on site to the elderly community who live within our village and this can be a very varied role involving anything from personal care, domestic care and companionship care.

So, what will your role involve as a Care Assistant & Companion with Audley?

Assisting customers with personal care including helping them in and out of bed, washing, showering and dressing
Assisting with our customers daily routines
Attending doctors’ appointments and collection of medication
Taking our customers food shopping, clothes shopping, attending events or local community groups
Helping with preparation of meals and assisting around the house with washing, cleaning or ironing
Providing companionship and company being a friend and somebody that our customers can rely on
So, what do Audley offer in return of your hard work and dedication?

Hourly rates starting from £8.80 and increasing dependent on experience
32p per mile paid to cover any travel and petrol costs
GUARANTEED HOURS
Flexible working hours meaning that you’re able to carry on with commitments outside of working life
Excellent training programme in place including mandatory training and the option to undertake your NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Fantastic career development opportunities – Audley are keen to promote internally so we always look to our Carers to become our future Managers.
If you believe you have the right skill set for this Care Assistant and Companion role then please apply today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!