At GoodOaks, we're proud of the professional yet personal care that our carers provide. As an award-winning home care company, we strive to be the go-to provider of quality care by valuing, developing, and rewarding the dedicated individuals who work with us.
We’re looking for Care Professionals to join our brilliant team in Bedford to provide quality visiting care to people in their homes. As a GoodOaks carer, you’d make a huge difference to the quality of our clients’ lives, having enough time to go the extra mile.
We work hard to develop care roles into a rewarding career that people can progress in; we offer fixed and flexible contracts, paid mileage, company pension, paid training, career progression through funded diplomas and our Team Leader structure. You can also benefit from our 'refer a friend' scheme.
No experience required and we provide paid training and detailed support when you join
What will you do?
* Provide companionship and engage in conversation with the client
* Provide assistance with daily household tasks and activities
* Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, dusting, laundry and ironing
* Assist with meal preparation and cooking
* Run errands, such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions
* Assist with personal care tasks, such as bathing and grooming (if required)
* Monitor medication schedules and remind clients to take their medication (if required)
* Accompany clients to appointments or social outings (if required)
Who are you?
* You have a compassionate and caring nature
* You have excellent people and communication skills
* You’re able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
* You’re reliable and trustworthy and can maintain confidentiality of client information
* You have the physical stamina to perform household tasks and assist with personal care
* You have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for work
* You must have the right to work in the UK
This is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of the client.
What do we offer?
* Full and part time hours, including mornings from 7:00am to 3:00pm, evenings from 2:00pm to 10:00pm and every other weekend
* Supportive, professional and common-sense management and ongoing support
* Pay and benefit package includes paid mileage, holiday pay, pension and paid training
* Paid day off on your birthday!
* Ongoing professional and personal development, training and progression
* Long stay bonus and referral bonus scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Paid volunteer days
* Blue Light retailer discount card
* We carry out DBS and right to work check prior to you starting
If you’d like to work for a company that values and develops your career while doing a rewarding, life-affirming job, click the apply button below!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Guaranteed and Zero hours contracts
Pay: £13.25-£14.00 per hour
Additional pay:
* Enhanced bank holiday and Christmas hourly rates
* Bonus scheme
* Loyalty bonus
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free flu jabs
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Paid day off on your birthday
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Morning shifts
* Evening shifts
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday and every other weekend
Please note:
* Right to Work in the United Kingdom required - proof will be required
* We are NOT offering Sponsorships at present
* Driving Licence and your own car with business use insurance is essential
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