Have you got what it takes to be an Angel?
Then apply to get your 'wings'
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Care Assistant to join our amazing Visiting Angels Mid Essex branch working in the Dengie Peninsula, Maldon, Danbury, Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrer areas
Pay: £13.50 an hour on weekdays and £14.50 on weekends
Hours per week: Full time and part time hours available
Working times: We have flexible shift patterns which are client dependant
Did you know that you do not require care experience to work with us at Visiting Angels ? We're very much interested if you're a kind, reliable, honest and dedicated person.
Visiting Angels has been providing care across the world for 20 years. Our business has been built on recruiting, training, and supporting the very best carers and enabling them to deliver premium quality care. We know that our caregivers are brilliant, loving, professional people doing amazing work that makes a real difference.
Too often care workers are under appreciated but at Visiting Angels we put our caregivers at the centre of our business to make sure they can deliver a truly person-centred service.
Our ideal candidate:
* Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
* Willingness to learn and develop your skills
* Can do attitude and strong work ethic
* Able to work independently as well as part of a team
* Empathetic to people and kind
* Good communication skills
* A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
* Honesty and integrity
* Kind, caring and compassionate
* Hardworking/ motivated
* Resilient
* Team player
* Reliable
* You have access to your own car
* You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)
Key responsibilities:
* Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation, medication ,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
* Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
Why choose to work WITH us at Visiting Angels Mid Essex
* Full time and Part time Hours available
* Hours to work around your lifestyle
* Minimum of 1 hour Visits – we don't believe good care can be delivered in less time
* Excellent Pay from £13.50 per hour
* Increased rate to £14.50 per hour on weekends
* 5% wage increase every 12 months
* An extra days holiday for your birthday
* Caregiver of the month award
* Access to Angel Care - a direct line to a counsellor for any personal or work related issues
* Exciting Care Giver events and opportunities
* Appreciation incentives
Essential criteria:
* Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
* Willingness to learn and develop your skills
* Can do attitude and strong work ethic
* Able to work independently as well as part of a team
* Empathetic to people and kind
* Good communication skills
* A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
* Honesty and integrity
* Kind, caring and compassionate
* Hardworking/ motivated
* Resilient
* Team player
* Reliable
* You have access to your own car
* Right to work in the UK - We do not offer sponsorship
* 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.
What happens next?
* As soon as you apply, one of our friendly team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
* We will arrange an interview with you.
* If you're successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
* Congratulations You'll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Visiting Angels.
* 'Apply' now to start your care journey with us.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship for this role? Unfortunately we do not offer this
* What is your postcode?
* Do you have access to a car?
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence and a car (required)
Work Location: On the road