Social Care Worker (Female Drivers Only)
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As a Home Care Worker, you do one of the most important jobs in the community today. You help other people to retain as much independence as possible. At the same time, your presence indicates your client's dependence. Promoting independence and providing a dependent service is not easy, and skill, sensitivity, kindness and above all humour is required. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and possess strong interpersonal skills. Duties include providing personal care, Domestic, shopping, meal preparation, social calls and any other tasks required. We value the amazing work that our Social Care Workers do every day and hire on values, meaning you don't need previous experience - Here at Churchfields we will give you full training and ongoing coaching development to give you everything you will need to become a great Social Care Worker.
This is a community based role - Area's to cover – Vale of Glamorgan: Barry, Dinas Powys & Sully. Drivers will be required to hold a full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle.
Good sound knowledge of the areas within the Vale and use of own vehicle would be an advantage. Drivers preferred, walkers considered if situated locally.
NVQ 2/QCF in Health & Social Care preferred but other candidates will be considered depending on experience. Support to work towards QCF L2.
Previous experience would be an advantage but training will be provided.
* Excellent pay rates Flexible hours
* Ongoing paid training and Development
* Eligible for Blue Light Discount card (High street and on line shopping)
* 24Hour Support by trained staff
* Appraisal and Supervision
* Free uniform and PPE provided
* Smartphone technology so you can do everything at the tap of a finger
* Rewards and Recognition Incentives
* Rewarding career development opportunities
* Contracts available after probation period and annual review
* Hourly starting rate from £12.27 per hour
* Enhanced weekend rate from £14.00
* Paid Travel Time at £12.21
* Paid Mileage at 45p/mile
* Paid DBS
* Paid Social Care Wales Registration with full support to register
* Full support with QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (fully funding)
* Paid Shadow Shifts
* Bonus for every refer a friend
* The Opportunity to work with a supportive and friendly team
* Officially rated as one of the Top 20 Best Home Care Providers in Wales with an excellent Inspection report from Care Inspectorate Wales May 2024
What we would expect from you: ·
* Commitment to helping individuals live fulfilled and independent lives within their homes/in the community
* A flexible approach to work and a willingness and ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends
What you can expect from us:
We understand that every member of our team has their own family to care for and this is why our role offers the flexibility to work around your own home life. You can choose between full-time or part-time work; all you have to do is simply tell us your availability. Although we try to be flexible where we can, we do require you to be flexible with us too, that's why we will require you to work an agreed availability, including every other weekend.
Shifts Required
* Morning shifts 8am - 2pm
* Evening shifts 4pm pm
* Must be willing to work alternate Weekends
* Hours to suit are considered depending on candidate
Registration with Social Care Wales is required and support will be given to do this during induction. This post will result in you having substantial contact with the elderly, sick or disabled. Churchfields Home Care, therefore, requires that by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, the Police Act 1997, you reveal any criminal convictions, bind over orders or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as spent. You must complete the relevant section on the application form – your application will be returned if this section is incomplete. If successful in your application, you will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Previous applicants not shortlisted for interview need not apply
We currently do not hold a licence to employ overseas staff requiring sponsorship
Job Types: Part-time/Full Time
From £12.27 per hour (dependent on experience/qualification)
£12.21 Paid travel time and 45p/m paid mileage
Physical setting:
* Homecare
COVID-19 considerations:
A risk assessment has been carried out on our premises Personal protective equipment provided or required. Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Vale of Glamorgan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Home care: 1 year (Desirable)
Shift availability:
* Evening shift
* Morning shift
* Weekend shift
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Part-time
Salary: From £12.27 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Store discount
Supplemental pay types:
* Refer a Friend Bonus scheme
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ/QCF (preferred)
* Manual Handling Passport (preferred)
* DBS Disclosure and Barring Service (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Morning/Evenings and/or Weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time,
Pay: From £12.27 per hour
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Social Care Worker
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.27 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Experience:
* Care Sector : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Manual Handling Passport (preferred)
* DBS Certificate (preferred)
* Social Care Wales Registration (preferred)
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road