Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Ellesmere
Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible
Salary: £13.45 per hour (weekdays), £13.80 per hour (weekends) + travel time & mileage
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence & access to vehicle required.
We are unable to accept applications requiring sponsorship to work in the UK.
The important bits for you!
* UK Driving License & own vehicle required.
* £13.45 per hour (weekdays).
* £13.80 per hour (weekends).
* Paid travel time & paid mileage (40p per mile).
* Enhanced rate of pay at bank holidays (time and a half).
* On call support.
* Sleep-in & waking nights available.
* Comprehensive induction & training package, paid at usual hourly rate.
* Hours include early, evenings, and alternate weekends (or weekends only if you prefer).
* Paid DBS.
* Great work/life balance.
* Regular clients, at regular times.
* Fantastic career progression and fully funded Care Certificate.
* Award winning in 'Recruitment, Retention & Recognition' and 'Home Care Worker of the Year' in the West Midlands Great British Care Awards 2023.
* Ongoing, paid training, including Apprenticeships, and accredited courses such as Mental Health First Aid, Hydration training, Medication, Dysphagia Awareness, Dementia Care, Palliative Care & Parkinson's Care.
* Being part of a service that will value you, but also be part of a company you can be proud of.
Responsibilities
You’ll be caring for older people in their own homes, supporting them in all kinds of ways. From taking them out and about, to doing the weekly shop, from medication support to personal and dementia care, it’s all similar to what you’d expect to provide for your own family and loved ones.
Qualifications and Requirements
You don’t need any previous experience. You’ll receive comprehensive induction & mentoring. You must have the right to work in the UK, a UK driver’s licence, be able to obtain business use car insurance and have access to a vehicle. Prior care experience is an advantage.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours, weekend premium, paid mileage and travel time.
* Company‑paid holiday, sick pay scheme and pension entitlement.
* Extensive training provided & paid for, free uniform and free DBS check.
* Living Wage Foundation employer.
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