Domiciliary Care Assistant | UK Based sponsorship provided | Bristol | Full and Part Time | £12.65 Weekday, £12.75 weekend and £12.95 with NVQ/QCF2 for weekends, Mileage 30p/mile | Various locations throughout BS5, BS15 & BS16
Avon Home Carers are a local privately owned home care provider, founded and managed by its current manager since 1993. Our client base is a mixture of clients based with us by the local authorities, the NHS and privately funded service users. We have a "good" CQC rating. We see our strength in our philosophy to provide the best possible care and results for our clients.
We are currently looking both full and part time staff for either morning or evening shifts to work with our service users in their own homes in the BS5, BS15 & BS16 areas. Due to the nature of the role, we are only accepting female applicants.
There is a reason why 13 of our Care Assistants have been with us for over 10 years.... we respect, value and listen to all of our Care Assistants and provide a friendly and flexible environment for our carers to work in.
We are a flexible employer and understand that everyone has different circumstances – if you are looking for part-time or full-time work we can accommodate your needs.
All staff from the Co-ordinators to the Director have been carers, will deliver care when required.
The successful candidates will earn £12.65 through the week, with £12.75 at the weekend and £12.95 with NVQ/QCF2 for weekends. Mileage is 30p/mile.
What can Avon Home Carers give to you?
We fill all our promotions internally, you will have the chance to start your QCF 2 (NVQ) after 6 months (for non-sponsorship candidates), you can then progress to senior carer with training to level 3, taking on specific office-based roles or even developing to care coordinator, shift supervisor etc
If you want to progress into other roles outside of Avon Home Carers we will still support you while at university or college by offering a flexible approach to your working pattern
Guaranteed hours
Well-constructed runs
Clients close together so there is minimal travelling time
Are you the right person for us?
No formal qualifications are required as training will be provided
You need to have a UK or EU driving licence and your own transport for this position
We are able to accept applications requiring sponsorship
Your role will include, but not be limited to
Carrying out personal care and support with medication
Preparation of snacks and meals and assisting with feeding, as required
Carrying out a variety of domestic/household services
General cleaning duties, including cleaning/dusting/vacuuming/polishing
Assistance with personal finances, including paying bills, collecting pensions
Personal Planning (birthdays/anniversaries etc.)
Democratic rights (voting cards etc.)
To participate as directed by the Home Care Services Supervisor or Manager in Induction Training and regular In-service Training programmes and QCF training
To participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by the Home Care Services Supervisor or Manager
To report back to the Home Care Services Supervisor or Manager on any aspect of client care that he/she feels warrants investigation or urgent action including Health & Safety, any change of care needs and suspected abuse of any kind
To participate in reviews of clients' Care Plans as required
Please note we do offer sponsorship.
If you are ready to start your career with us, then click APPLY now! We can't wait to hear from you!
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