Overview
Home Care Worker - Walker or Driver at ICare Group. Join our team to provide high-quality domiciliary care in clients' homes, supporting personal care, daily living activities, companionship, and wellbeing checks.
What You Will Do
* Provide Personal Care: Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while maintaining their dignity and comfort.
* Support Daily Living: Help clients with daily activities such as meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and shopping.
* Offer Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship, helping clients feel less isolated and more connected.
* Conduct Wellbeing Checks: Make regular wellbeing checks to ensure clients are safe, comfortable, and their needs are being met.
* Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all company policies, including those related to client privacy, health and safety, and care standards.
* Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Participate in team meetings and share ideas to enhance our service offerings and care processes.
What We Are Looking For
* Experience in Care: Previous experience in a care role is preferred, but a genuine passion for helping others is essential.
* Positive Attitude: A friendly, supportive demeanor with a genuine passion for assisting those in need.
* Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families, providing exceptional service.
* Collaborator: Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and support your colleagues.
* Flexibility: Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends, and adapt to the varying needs of our clients.
* Diligence: Ensure that all care tasks and wellbeing checks are managed with care and professionalism.
* Background Checks: Willingness to undergo necessary background checks.
* Driver: Own vehicle required and hold/willing to hold Class 1 Business Insurance.
Why Work with ICare Group
* £125 Welcome Bonus: Receive a welcome bonus upon joining (terms and conditions apply).
* Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £125 for both you and your referral through our Refer a Friend Scheme (terms and conditions apply).
* Quarterly and Annual Carer Awards: Recognition for your commitment to ICare Group.
* Blue Light Card: Discounts at hundreds of high street retailers and well-known brands. We reimburse the cost of your Blue Light Card.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Free, practical, and impartial support for you and your family.
* Mileage Allowance: Travel costs covered for your visits.
* Toll/Bridge/Tunnel Costs Covered: Reimbursement for toll roads, bridges, or tunnels used for work (terms and conditions apply).
* Uniform and Infection Control Equipment: Full uniform provided, including infection control equipment.
* Dedicated People and Wellbeing Team: Supportive team focused on wellbeing.
* Comprehensive Training: Fast-track training, paid induction, and 3 days of on-the-job shadowing; ongoing development with opportunities to advance.
* Care Certificate Training: Training to achieve the nationally recognized Care Certificate.
* Growth Opportunities: Career development and progression opportunities.
* Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that recognises and rewards your contributions.
* Make a Real Difference: Your work directly impacts lives by providing care and support.
* Champion Sustainability in Healthcare: We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and working toward Net Zero by 2030.
* Zero-Hour Contract: Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
* Fortnightly Pay and Pension: Fortnightly pay and a stakeholder pension plan.
Requirements and Additional Information
* Shifts Available: Zero-Hour Contract – Flexible shifts across Monday to Sunday, 7am–10pm.
* Location: Various client visits within the care service area.
* Driver: Own vehicle required and hold/willing to hold Class 1 Business Insurance.
* Background Checks: Willingness to undergo necessary background checks.
Equal Opportunities
ICare Group is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that supports and respects all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive suitable applications. If you do not hear back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
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