Location: Bromsgrove, Redditch, Droitwich or Stourport
Hourly Rate: £11.50
Start Date:As soon as possible
Hours per week:25plus
Hours of work Weekdays Between 7:00am-7:00pm
It takes a truly special person, with the right personality and a passion for making a real difference, to work for Right at Home.
Right at Home is an award-winning home care company with a professional and can-do approach. Our care delivery is friendly, caring, committed and is inspirational to our Clients.
What we offer:
· Premium hourly rates starting from £11.50 per hour
· Mileage paid at 35p per mile
· Free Right at Home training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role
· Access to further learning such as the Care Certificate, City & Guilds & Social Care Diplomas
· Refer a friend bonus scheme
· Blue light discount card
· An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do
· A role that offers something different every day and plenty of job satisfaction
· The opportunity to be part of a ‘family feel’, supportive team of Care Assistants
· Flexible, Part-Time and Full-Time hours available
By becoming a CareGiver, you are not only supporting people to live a happier and fulfilled life, you will also become an integral part of ensuring their families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in the best hands.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times
* To undertake all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Right at Home at all times
* Liaise closely with the Registered Manager at all times, reporting any concerns, changes or difficulties regarding clients
* Duties will include aspects of personal care to enable Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort
* Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drink and snacks, enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration
* To provide assistance with other tasks of daily living which may include cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of their environment, shopping, laundry and bill paying
* To assist Clients to take medication as identified in their care plan and depending on the level of training received by the individual CareGiver
* Participate in team meetings, staff events, attend any training provided by the company and reviews as required
* To work as part of a team with colleagues and work closely with other agencies involved with the Clients care for example District Nurses and contribute to the effectiveness of the Right at Home team
* To work in accordance with the weekly work schedule and maintain timely records such as communication sheets and MAR Charts in a clear, legible and professional manner
* To provide social support, talking and listening to the Client, helping them to maintain contact with friends and family and other contacts in potentially isolating situations
* To contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility
* Act on own initiative and exercise decision making skills, as far as possible and wherever appropriate and develop knowledge and good practice
Each of our Clients have a personalised care plan including a one page profile which is tailored to their specific needs, hobbies and interests. We then accurately match our CareGivers to each Client to maximise companionship and daily interaction. This way, both our Clients and care team can get the most out of time spent together.
Our service is focussed on the desired outcomes of the Client. Each visit should accomplish, or work towards, a key goal or activity that our Clients wish to achieve. Whether this is receiving support to re-engage in your local community; or to get up in the morning and ready to start their day, you could be the one to make these special and important moments happen.
Qualifications & Experience:
* No experience required as a full induction and ongoing training will be provided
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Previous experience working in a Care role is desirable but not essential
* Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
* You must be a driver and have access to a vehicle
Abilities, Skills & Behaviours
* A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of others with the ability to promote well being through positive attitude and work practices
* The ability to work on your own initiative and be a well-integrated team member.
* Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
* Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
* Excellent punctuality, reliability and a strong desire to accomplish operational goals and objectives
* Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to client group with the ability to build professional relationships
* Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressurised situation
* You must be able to work from 7am
If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers.
Our Clients depend on their dedicated Care Assistants to support them to continue living comfortably within their own home. You may not be aware but you already have the skills required to make a great Care Assistant and with our accredited training programme and induction process we can help unlock your true potential.
Interested?
Apply now!
Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.
* Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle (required)
* Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
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