Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking for career development in a rewarding caring role? Community Quality Care Services Ltd supports vulnerable adults in the local community who need care, support and assistance in their own home.
Community Quality Care Services have an excellent opportunity for Home Care Assistants to join our fabulous home care team here in Blackburn, on a permanent full time or part time basis.
Community Quality Care Services are looking for candidates who will deliver care to the best of their ability with a kind and friendly manner. Someone who will go that extra mile to help another. If you are punctual and reliable, please apply today
Being a Home Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role and responsibilities may include:
* Providing companionship
* Support with personal care such as getting up and going to bed, showering, bathing, toileting, grooming and oral care
* Helping with mobility around the home
* Overseeing medication and providing medication support
* Providing emotional support to clients and families
* Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking, laundry and tidying
* Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions
* Transport clients to appointments and community activities
What we offer our Carers:
* Premium hourly rates of pay and additional mileage pay
* Access to comprehensive training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role
* Access to service specialism training
* Issued with free full PPE and Uniforms
* An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do
Requirements of a Carers:
* Be kind, passionate, caring and patient
* Have a genuine passion to want to help others
* Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
* Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude
* To be able to communicate effectively and professionally
* Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
Digital Care Planning Software:
Through our commitment to bringing technology and care together, we are proud to say all our care notes are electronic, including medication, patch notes, and general care notes. Our qualified training team will be there every step of the way to ensure you have full training and feel comfortable before independently providing care.
Benefits and Rewards:
* 5.6 weeks per year paid holiday (pro rata)
* Company pension scheme
* Company events
* Free company mobile telephone supplied (for digital care planning)
* Paid induction training
* Client visits without hurry
* Regular Team Meetings
* Carer of the Month bonus scheme
* Career Progression
* Digital care technology app so you can work safely and efficiently at the tap of your finger
* You'll also receive details for our free ongoing E-Learning platform
* 24/7 on-call system is open for employees to call at any point for any questions or queries
* Flexible working hours including Days, Evenings and Weekends
Experience:
* Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving licence and own car (preferred)
Ability to commute:
* Blackburn with Darwen and surrounding areas
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person