Overview
Contract Type: Permanent
Here at Right at Home we care for clients with varying needs, including those living with Dementia and limited mobility, as well as other needs. We are looking for Care Assistants who have a caring nature and ideally hold a driving license with regular access to a car to support our clients throughout Skipton area.
Care Assistant responsibilities
* Supporting with personal care
* Assisting with dressing/undressing
* Meal preparation
* Shopping
* Appointments
* Companionship
* Support with medication
Requirements & details
The role requires travel in and around Skipton. Mileage is paid between clients at £0.30 a mile. Flexible hours are available from 6 hours per week up to 20 hours per week. The majority of care visits are a minimum of 1 hour to allow time to provide quality care.
Training & progression
We provide thorough training including medication administration and moving & handling. There are opportunities to progress into senior roles. We also run a Carer of the Month Award and offer wellbeing initiatives such as a book club, wellbeing cafe, yoga and Run Club.
Legal & safeguarding
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require unsupervised work with adults at risk. We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
How to apply
This is a role not to miss – contact Elle on 07974 406875 or email elle.coffey@northyorks.gov.uk for further information.
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