Location: Penwortham/Preston area (Within 3 mile radius)
Hours: Mornings to Afternoon shifts (Approx 7am-6pm). Various shifts available to suit your home life (Part-Time/Full-Time options)
Hourly Pay: April Weekday £12.50- Increasing to £13 per hour from April 25. Weekend £14.00 per hour. Bank & Public Holidays paid at time and a half/ double time.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference to the lives of others? At Willows Home Care, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to individuals living in their own homes. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our clients by delivering compassionate, personalised care that meets their individual needs.
Why Choose Us?
* Supportive Team: We value every team member and offer a welcoming and inclusive environment. We have a group Whatsapp to stay connected and organise social evenings with the carers to build a strong community.
* Community-Based Work: Provide in-home support to clients within your local area, making a real difference every day.
* Travel pay: We pay for your travel time between visits. All visits are within a 3 mile radius, to ensure you spend more time with the clients than on the road!
* Rewarding Work: Your role will have a direct and meaningful impact on our clients' lives every day. Our ideal candidate will work with the same clients so that a good rapport can be established and quality care can be delivered.
* Highly Rated: Our care services come highly recommended by both clients and carers! We’re proud to have excellent reviews on Google and Facebook, reflecting the positive impact we make and the supportive work environment we provide.
Responsibilities:
* Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
* Support clients with mobility and physical activities
* Administer medication as prescribed
* Prepare meals and assist with feeding if required
* Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean environment
* Provide companionship and emotional support
* Monitor and report changes in clients' health and wellbeing
* Follow care plans and ensure all care provided meets the clients' individual needs
Requirements
* A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine desire to help others
* A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required as you will be working in the community
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexibility to work various shifts
* Must be eligible to work in the UK as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker Visas
* Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is not required but is preferred
Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for this vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Application question(s):
* What attracts you to providing care in the community, rather than in a care home setting?
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Preston (Lancashire, North West Region) (required)
Work Location: On the road
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