Job Description
Care Assistants
Location: Opportunities available in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Swindon & Surrounding areas. Get in touch and we will connect you with your local team manager.
Salary: £12.40 - £13.90 per hour, plus paid travel and waiting time between calls. Additional benefits include enhanced pay for unsociable hours and double-time compensation for work carried out on public holidays.
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
At the organisation, they assist individuals in all aspects of their daily lives, helping them to live with dignity and purpose. Their carers are supported by their dedicated management team who are always on hand to facilitate the delivery of safe, high-quality care in the community.
If you’re looking to make a difference in your local community, join their award-winning care team to be part of one of the Top 20 providers in South West England.
The Role
* Supporting their clients in all aspects of their daily life, i.e. meal preparation, medication prompts and general domestic support
* Assisting clients with personal care
* Accompanying clients on outings and offering companionship
* Encouraging clients to take an active role in the planning and provision of their care
* Recording and reporting daily visit information
Skills and Qualifications
* Kind, caring and compassionate individuals
* Strong communication & interpersonal skills
* Must have a full UK driving licence and own vehicle
* Availability to work alternate weekends
* Right to work in the UK (unfortunately they are unable to offer sponsorship).
* Experienced & non-experienced carers – everyone is welcome as they provide full training!
At the organisation they welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS they would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, they provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers
With their full training and continual professional development scheme, this could be the start of your new career making a real difference to the lives of those in the community.
Benefits
* Paid Travel and Waiting Time: They compensate you fairly for ALL of your time, setting them apart from many other care providers.
* Competitive Salary: Enhanced pay for unsociable hours and double-time on holidays with ample opportunities to move up pay bands
* Guaranteed Hours: Whether you’re full-time or part-time, they offer permanent contracts with guaranteed hours
* Paid Mileage: at 45p per mile
* Career Development: Want to progress in your care career? They offer nationally recognised care certificates, and further opportunities for professional development
* 29 Days Paid holiday per year (pro-rata), including an extra day for your birthday!
* Generous Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £250 per referral (unlimited)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.