Join Our Award-Winning Team at GoodOaks that value and rewards the caring people who work with us
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 a Care Professional (part time or full time) to join our brilliant team in Luton & Dunstable working around Luton & Dunstable, to provide quality visiting care to people in their homes. As a Good Oaks 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 salaried and flexible contracts, paid mileage, career progression through funded diplomas and our
Team Leader structure that we only recruit from within for.
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're a caring individual with a good work ethic
* You have excellent people and communication skills
* You're able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
* You can demonstrate professionalism and can treat people with respect
* 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 time or part time hours. Day, evening and weekend hours to suit
* Supportive, professional and common-sense management and ongoing support
* Pay and benefit package includes paid mileage, holiday pay, and paid training
* Ongoing professional and personal development, training and progression
* Long stay bonus and referral bonus scheme
* Paid volunteer days
* Employee discounts including Blue Light Card
* We will undertake a 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
We are an award-winning visiting and live in home care company and pride ourselves on the professional yet personal service that our carers provide.
At GoodOaks we strive to be the go-to provider of quality care at home by valuing, developing, and rewarding the caring people who work with us. We're looking for more great people to join our team in Luton & Dunstable.
Why become a Care Professional with us?
The role of Care Professional can give real satisfaction and fulfilment in a job well done. This active role
supports clients who are relying on you to be able to remain in the home they love. It's a very responsible job, supporting a wide range of clients with professionalism, empathy, and a smile. On top
of this, in reward for all your hard work you will receive.
* Competitive pay rates from £ £14.00 per hour
* Flexible or guaranteed hours available
* Paid holiday pay, mileage and pension contributions
* Full induction training provided and paid
* Paid DBS check
* Supportive, proactive, and understanding management
* Career progression and ongoing training plus supported qualifications
* Employee discounts including Blue Light Card
What will you be doing as a Care Professional
Your visits can include helping clients get up and ready for the day, personal care, medication administration, companionship, meal preparation, household chores, outings and more.
What do we require?
* Clear DBS check
* At least two references
* Driving licence and use of your own car
* Valid right to work in the UK
Previous experience in healthcare is desirable such as domiciliary care, residential care, or support work however this is not essential as we will provide full training.
If you're reliable, naturally caring, and passionate about providing great, person-centred care click APPLY NOW and our recruitment team will be in touch very soon
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £13.25-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you have a driving license and a vehicle with business insurance?
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person