Almond Care is an award winning, specialist, UK provider of complex care in the home, working with adults and children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to support a client within their own home with complex needs. This client has a spinal cord injury and you will be supporting them with living an active life. In the mornings you will be supporting them with personal care which includes advanced medication administration, hoisting and bowel management.
You will then support them throughout the day with domestic tasks around the house and meal prep. The client daily leaves the house to attend appointments and complete family and social engagements. When you choose to work with this client you will find that each day is varied.
They require a carer who has a great eye for detail and has good communication skills. It is essential that you can drive as this client completes weekly visits which require driving.
This vacancy shift pattern will utilise a monthly rolling rota.
The shift pattern will vary between 8 hours to 12 hours a day
Monday to Friday alternating weekends
Paying £12.30 to 13.50 per hour.
Are you what Almond Care is looking for?
Our ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Requirement
It is essential that you drive and have a full UK Driving License due to nature of support required.
Almond Care believes in nurturing our exceptional team and so if you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be benefiting from:
224 hours annual leave (pro rata)
Opportunities to specialise in complex care
Full training and support within your role
Care Certificate award
Regular team meetings
Outstanding career development opportunities
An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company
So, if you think you’re up to the job and are excited to pursue a career in care with us…what are you waiting for? APPLY NOW!
Disclaimer
All applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.
This post involves working with persons over the age of 18.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this vacancy. If you are not selected for this particular position your CV will be kept on file and you may be contacted for other suitable roles in the future.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, paragraphs 1-4. Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer.