Ethicare Home Support are a private home care provider, based in Pudsey, LS28.
We are now recruiting for part time community support workers who are professional, kind-hearted & caring, and are committed to caring for vulnerable adults, young people & children who live in Horsforth – LS18 postcode:
Our service provides personal and social care to vulnerable adults, young people and children in their homes, by assisting with daily activities, administering medications, personal care, household tasks, and providing companionship with individual needs, always maintaining dignity, respect and promoting independence.
Job Description:
* Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
* Meal Preparation: Preparing meals and snacks and assisting with eating and drinking.
* Household Tasks: Cleaning the home, washing clothes, shopping, and running errands.
* Medication Support: Reminding and/or assisting with medication.
* Mobility Assistance: Supporting with mobility issues, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
* Social Support: Providing companionship, encouraging social activities, and assisting with communication.
* Communication: Reporting progress, concerns, and observations to our Assistant Manager & Home Care Manager.
* Documentation: Keeping records of tasks completed, observations, and medication administration.
* Emergency Assistance: Providing assistance in case of emergencies.
* Promoting Independence: Encouraging client independence and preventing isolation.
* Accompanying to appointments: doctors', dentists & hospital appointments.
Shift patters are as follows:
* 7am – 2pm shift (Breakfast & Lunch Calls).
* &/or
* 4pm – 10pm shift (Tea & Bed Calls).
* We do ask for our Carers to be able to work alternate weekend, with a day off during the week to ensure good continuity of care to our service users.
* Car Drivers preferred – However, if you do not have your own car, we will endeavour to find local work for you, but you must be prepared to travel on public transport to your care calls.
* £12.60 per hour
Ethicare Company Benefits:
* Time and a half on bank holidays.
* 4 weeks holiday per year.
* Alternate weekends off.
* Dementia training course / Medication training course/update training.
* Paid training and shadowing - £250.
* Flexible working.
* Blue Card Discounts on shopping, supermarkets & high street fashions
* Health Service Discounts for care workers
* Paid mileage for driver's.
Please note: Ethicare are not a recruitment agency, we are a private homecare provider.
Please send your cv to our recruitment team and we'll give you a call.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.39-£13.88 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* What is your postcode?
* What is your email address?
* Are you a displaced worker?
* Do you have your own car or use the bus?
* Are you a student?
Work Location: In person