Care Assistant

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

Salary:

£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

40p per mile for mileage

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

Free qualifications

Blue Light Card eligibility

Company pension scheme

Paid travel time and mileage

Local work supporting local people.

Comprehensive training programme

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.

What Happens Next

Apply today and our recruitment team will contact you within 24 hours. Interviews arranged quickly – start as soon as you’re ready.

Come and make a difference in people’s lives and work in a role that YOU can be proud of.

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.

If you're caring, reliable, and want a job that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you