Job Opportunity
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Hours of work: Full and part time shifts between 7am - 2pm(Morning & Lunch) 3pm - 11pm(Tea's & Beds) and weekend working. (Please note you do get to choose your own shift pattern initially when you come for your interview)
Liverpool postcodes we are currently hiring for: L8, L16, L17, L18, L19, L24, L25, L26, L27 (Please note if you drive and are able to travel to one of these areas that is also fine).
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist customers with personal care needs where necessary and appropriate for example getting up in the morning washing, dressing and toileting.
· Promote reablement by encouraging customers to work in partnership with you to follow an agreed, personalised care plan.
· Prepare meals/snacks where necessary promoting good nutrition and hydration, ensuring good practice in food preparation and hygiene.
· Administer Medication to customers where required adhering MCJA’s Medicines Policy and procedures.
As the contracted provider for Liverpool City Council, we are looking for:
* Reliable, hard-working people with a genuine desire to care.
* Providing care and support to vulnerable adults within their own homes
* Travel around visiting our service users to assist with daily tasks, from light domestic duties to full personal care.
* Visiting a number of regular service users within the area
* Assisting with meal preparation, medication administration, laundry, light domestic duties, bathing, dressing and continence requirements.
* You will also provide much needed companionship to people within our community.
* You will need a good sense of humour and a great deal of common sense. The successful applicant will demonstrate their communication skills and ability to work in partnership with the service users.
Please note this role is also known as Carer, Care Assistant, Care Worker and Domiciliary Care Assistant.
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Essential Skills
* Good Communication
About Company
MerseyCare Julie Ann is one of the leading providers of homecare services in the North West.
We are celebrating over 20 + years of care in Merseyside. We pride ourselves on delivering only the highest standards of care for our clients, in their own homes
MCJA support clients in Liverpool, including Allerton, Mossley Hill, Garston, Aigburth, Toxteth, Dingle, City Centre, Fairfield, Kensington, Anfield, Everton, Vauxhall, Kirkdale, Wavertree, Speke, Woolton and Hunts Cross.
DE&I
Services will be sensitive to the needs and wishes of individual service users, and will take into account a person’s disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, culture, race, language or religion. MCJA are committed to actively supporting equal opportunities for our care team, clients and for all.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* High street discounts towards 100's of online & high street stores and services
* Telus - 5 free counselling sessions with our Employee Assistance Programme. Discounts and cashback on your favorite retailers, such as Nike, Boots, Debenhams, LookFantastic, and much more!
* Eligibility for Blue Light Card benefit.
* Access to Company pool cars
* Comprehensive induction and training
* 45p Mileage at per mile
* Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
* 28 days leave (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time equivalent hours
* Strong, friendly and supportive management team
* 24/7 support from the local office
* Refer a friend scheme £400
* Regular communication with Staff
* Automatic pension scheme
* Extensive PPE available for all staff