Contract Type: Permanent
Here at Right at Home we care for clients who have varying needs, some live with Dementia and may also have limited mobility as well as other needs.
We are looking for Care Assistants who have a caring nature and ideally someone who holds a driving licence with regular access to a car to be able to support our clients throughout Skipton areas.
Care Assistant responsibilities
* Supporting with personal care
* Assisting with dressing/undressing
* Meal preparation
* Shopping
* Appointments
* Companionship
* Support with medication
The role requires travel in and around Skipton. Mileage is paid between clients at £0.30 a mile.
We offer flexible hours from 6 hours per week up to 20 hours per week. The majority of care visits are a minimum of 1 hour allowing time to provide quality care.
We provide thorough training including medication administration and moving & handling. There are opportunities to progress into senior roles. We also run Carer of the month Award. All carers have the opportunity to join our Wellbeing initiatives- Book club, Well being Café and Yoga and Run Club.
Requirements
Holding a valid driving licence and regular access to a car.
EEO Statement
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
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