We're Beaumont Home Care, and we're different from the rest.
Our care team is the beating heart of everything we do. We work hard to support, empower and develop our colleagues, and we look for new team members who bring kindness, positivity and something special to our Beaumont Home Care family.
What you will do
As a Beaumont Home Care Professional, you will play a vital and trusted role in our client's lives by providing both physical and emotional care. Whether you're preparing a nourishing meal, supporting with personal care, offering companionship or ensuring a calm, restful night, your presence will bring comfort, dignity and peace of mind. Main duties will include:
* Personal care - assist our wonderful clients in getting ready for their day ahead. This may include assistance in getting in/out of bed, washing, showering/bathing, dressing and, when necessary, help going to the toilet
* Administration of medication
* Running errands - many of our clients require support getting out and about, so you'll assist with tasks such as shopping / picking up prescriptions etc
* Companionship - provide company, reassurance, a joke or two, humour, fun and laughter
* Light housekeeping - light housekeeping such as hoovering, dusting, changing the bed, washing up
* Meal preparation - as we all know there is nothing better than a delicious home cooked meal and depending on the time of day that may mean breakfast, lunch or dinner.
This is a full-time role, and we offer flexibility to suit different lifestyles. Our operating hours run from 7am to 10pm, and we structure our shift patterns to support both colleague wellbeing and high-quality client care. Shifts include:
* Early morning: 7am – 10am
* Late morning: 10am – 1pm
* Early afternoon: 1pm – 4pm
* Late afternoon: 4pm – 7pm
* Evening: 7pm – 10pm
* Extended morning: 7am – 2pm
* Extended afternoon: 3pm – 10pm
What you will need
* Right to work in the UK without requirement sponsorship
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Access to a motor car (essential)
* Very good level of English (spoken and written)
* Availability and willingness to work two weekends each month
* Excellent communication skills
* Patience, compassion and professionalism
* A supportive nature, always happy to help wherever possible
* A natural positive outlook and great problem solver
* Someone who stays calm under pressure
* Has a keen eye for detail with the ability to maintain accurate records
* Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, their families, colleagues and other care professionals
* Ability to positively influence and encourage others
* An excellent and supportive team player
* Must be fit to perform the required duties, with or without assistance.
* You'll need a proactive, self-motivated, and flexible disposition.
* Efficiency under pressure is essential.
Our promise to you
* Excellent hourly rate of pay – £12.30 to £24.60 per hour
* Paid Travel Time - paid from start to end of shift
* Mileage – 35 pence per mile
* Bank Holiday Pay / Festive Period - (time and a half / double time)
* Guaranteed Hours or Flexible Zero-Hour Contract - to suit your lifestyle
* Refer a Friend scheme - up to £100
* Paid DBS
* Holiday Entitlement - paid holiday pay
* Sick Pay
* Uniform
* Regular Visits to Regular Clients
* Training and Career Development
* Company Pension Scheme
* Professional Qualifications - Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including the Care Certificate and NVQ's - If you are looking to develop your career as an adult social care professional, we will help you get there
* On-going Support - supervision from an experienced and exceptionally supportive management team
* Pastoral Care - access to our confidential Employee Assistance Advice Line
Important Footnote
If you have a genuine passion to help others and are looking to join a professional and privately owned domiciliary care provider, then we would love to hear from you
We have clients throughout Brentwood, Basildon and Chelmsford (Essex) and all surrounding villages.
Experience is desirable, but not essential as full training and support is provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.30-£24.60 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Can you work in the UK without requiring sponsorship?
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* UK Driving Licence and a vehicle to use for work purposes (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road