Join Alcedo Care Lancaster as a Care Assistant working within the areas of Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham
Excellent rates of pay £14.75 - £15.75 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £17.03 to £18.18) per hour including holiday pay & pension)
Expected average hours – 20 to 40 hours per week. Shifts available after 3pm Monday to Friday and up to 12 hour shifts Saturday and Sunday.
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support individuals in their own homes as a Care Assistant?
Alcedo Care is a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You will join an amazing team delivering quality care and supporting independence within the local community.
About the Role
The Care Assistant role involves personal care including continence support, washing, dressing, supporting with medication, meal preparation and household tasks, while promoting independence and bringing joy to those you support.
Driving Requirement
This role requires the post holder to have a full UK driving licence, be medically fit to drive and be willing to undertake appropriate checks in line with company policy.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Applicants must be aged 18 or over
* Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required
* Must be able to drive if the role requires transportation
* Only female applicants will be considered (genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010)
Benefits
* £14.75 - £15.75 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £17.03 to £18.18)
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Paid training after 1 week of work
* Mileage contribution for drivers
* Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time, casual)
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 wellbeing support)
* Free DBS check
Equal Opportunity Statement
Applications for this role are open to candidates who meet the criteria of being female. Due to the specific needs of the clients we support, this role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will support female clients, including providing transport and working in situations involving privacy, dignity and safeguarding considerations. Only female applicants will be considered; all other aspects of recruitment will be assessed fairly and on merit.
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