We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at Cherished Care Services to work in the Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge areas, covering weekends. We have availability for workers looking for up to 20 hours work.
Are you a team player? Are you good at building relationships with people, driven, hard working and determined? Are you a kind and compassionate person looking for a new chapter in your career? Then we want to hear from you
Benefits of working with us:
* We are a family run company, with family values
* We have guaranteed hours of work
* We work hard and play hard
* Flexible working hours - we can accommodate hours around school
* Extra paid days holiday for your birthday and one extra day for 2024
* Emergency Support Fund: If you are stuck we offer early access to wages
* Free MOT for drivers
* We want to see you develop, many of our senior staff worked their way up in the organisation we encourage growth and development
* We are starting our social programme with activities for staff
* We always have great food in the office for staff
* A well-established homecare provider who invests in their team
* A growing company making a huge difference in people's lives everyday.
* Excellent management and supportive staff.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Career progression opportunities.
* We really care about our workforce.
Working times:
* 7am - 2pm
* 2pm -10pm
* 4pm - 10pm
Location: We have roles working in the Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge areas.
Pay: We pay excellent hourly rates of £12.25 per hour as well as 0.35p per mile paid for driving.
Who are we?
We are a domiciliary care provider where we support older adults to remain as independent as possible in the comfort of their own home.
We focus on person centred approaches. We have a mixture of clients, from people who just need a little extra support to remain independent to people living with Dementia and Parkinsons.
What values do we look for in our staff?
* A positive team with family culture
* Be passionate and determined
* Be Humble
* Build honest and open relationships with communication
* Create a fun atmosphere and embrace diversity
* Embrace and drive change
* Assume best intentions
* Care for others as you would your own family
* Empower choice, control and dignity in others
* Do more with less
Key responsibilities:
* Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
* Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
* Accompanying to appointments or shopping
* Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Essential criteria:
* Positive person.
* Willing to be a team player.
* Professional manner at all times.
* Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
* Your own car, but we do have roles for people who don't drive as well, as long as you're able to make your way to the Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge areas.
* Ideally you're able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).
* Please note - people do NOT need experience in care for this role. We are very much interested in your values as a person and we provide excellent training for all staff.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience. We can't wait to hear from you.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.25 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* What location are you based please?
* Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person?
* How many hours can you work each week? We're very flexible.
* Do you have your own car for work?
* Do you require sponsorship to work? (Please note we are not offering sponsorship for this role)
Experience:
* caring for a friend/family member or professional care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person