Community Health Care Assistant - Folkestone
Beech Tree Total Care is part of the Care at Home Services Group, a long-standing family run care company, providing domiciliary care through our Care branches, located across Kent and Sussex. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding levels of home care to our many clients within their local communities, and in nurturing our staff to reach their full potential.
Our amazing teams are looking to recruit new Community Healthcare Assistants to work a variety of shift patterns – these include working hours of 7am-2pm, 4pm-10pm and alternate weekends.
You will need to offer commitment and compassion to both the clients and the role itself, deliver the highest standard of care, allow clients to remain as independent as possible and enjoy working alone and as part of a team. Being adaptable and personable is essential.
The role itself is varied, hard work but incredibly rewarding. You must be willing to provide the following:
1. Assist with all personal care needs – to include washing/dressing/toileting
2. Medication Support
3. Meal Preparation
4. Light Domestic duties/shopping when required
5. Social and Emotional Support – to include Community outings and Companionship calls
6. Any additional tasks as needed
Being a direct employee, we will provide:
1. Competitive rates of pay – above industry average in most locations
2. 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
3. Free Uniform and Free DBS
4. Paid In House Induction training and Shadowing
5. Funded development – NVQ 2, 3 and further training, internal promotions are encouraged and supported
6. Flexible working patterns, a few hours a week to full time positions on pre-planned rotas
7. Paid mileage of 30p, Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
8. Earlypay Scheme
9. Free Employee Counselling and Support services, Access to Mental Health First Aider
10. Access to Blue Light Card
11. Years of Service Award
REQUIREMENTS
* Right to work in the UK - we do not offer sponsorship at this time.
* Full and valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Excellent level of English.
* Aged 18+.
* Be willing to undertake a fully enhanced DBS check.
If you feel you meet the criteria for our Community Health Care Assistant role, apply today. Our Recruitment Team can be contacted on 01892 531675 and are ready to take your call!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.10-£13.50 per hour
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Application question(s):
* Do you have availability to work weekends?
* Do you have access to your own vehicle?
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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