Windrush Care - Care Assistant Opportunities
Windrush Care is seeking individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels to provide genuine, person-centred care and support to older people in the Cheltenham and North Cotswolds area. We are a small, independent, family-owned business based in Cheltenham, serving primarily private clients who wish to continue living independently at home.
What We Offer
We prioritize flexibility for our carers, many of whom balance other jobs and family commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
Competitive hourly wages: £12.70 (Mon-Fri), £14.70 (Weekends) + enhancements for Bank Holidays, plus 40p per mile (from home to first call and onwards).
Current Contract Details
We are offering a 20-hour per week contract with availability during the following hours:
* 07:00 - 14:30
* Week 1: Monday to Friday; Week 2: 3 days during the week plus weekend
Additional hours are available if required.
Why Choose Windrush Care?
Beyond benefits offered by other companies, Windrush Care stands out because we truly care about our staff. We support, encourage, and promote our carers to ensure they thrive, which translates into excellent care for our clients.
Employee Benefits
* Online training—learn at your own pace from home
* Face-to-face training: Moving and Handling, Medication, Safeguarding, and First Aid
* Specialist training in Dementia, Palliative Care, Parkinson’s, etc.
* Opportunity to pursue QCF Level 2-5 in Adult Health and Social Care after 6 months (role dependent)
* Access to training certificates after 6 months at no cost
* Paid holidays and enhanced bank holiday rates
* Monthly pay
* On-call support 24/7 and a supportive office team
* Free DBS check and uniform/PPE
* Paid shadow shifts and festive events
* Ongoing support from our care management team
* Transparent pay scales—what you work is what you earn
Our Promise: What we say, we do.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you or someone you know wants to work for a caring, supportive, and staff-developing company, contact us:
* Email: matt@windrushcare.co.uk or careers@windrushcare.co.uk
* Phone: (01242) 226020
Note: We do not currently offer sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK, a driving license, access to a vehicle, and reside in or around Gloucestershire. A genuine desire to care for others, reliability, compassion, honesty, and patience are essential.
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