Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate support to our elderly clients during both their morning and evening routines, ensuring they feel comfortable, cared for, and supported throughout their day.
You’ll be assisting with:
Morning routines: Helping clients start their day with confidence, offering support with personal care, preparing breakfast, and organising their day ahead.
Evening routines: Ensuring clients settle in comfortably, assisting with light housekeeping, preparing meals, prompting bedtime medication, supporting with personal care such as washing or changing, and helping them get ready for a peaceful night.
Beyond the essentials, your role might include:
* Running errands or doing quick grocery trips.
* Providing sensitive dementia care with patience and empathy.
* Offering vital emotional support and companionship.
* Accompanying clients to appointments or social outings to help them stay active and engaged.
As a care support worker, you’ll be at the heart of someone’s life, making each day feel brighter and more manageable. Whether it’s starting their day on the right foot or ensuring a relaxing end to it, you’ll make a meaningful difference in a client’s life every single day.
What You Can Look Forward To:
* Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: You’ll only be working on Saturdays and Sundays, giving you a great work-life balance.
* Competitive Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour (as of April 1st)
* Double Time Paid on Bank Holidays: Enjoy generous double-time payments on bank holidays, so you can celebrate while earning more.
* Paid Travel Time and Mileage: Your travel time between clients will be paid at £11.44 per hour, plus an additional 35p per mile to cover petrol costs.
* Blue Light Card: Access fantastic discounts at your favourite shops—perfect for you and your family.
* Comprehensive Training Programme: We offer a mix of both in-person and cloud-based training courses to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your role. Bonus, all trainings will be paid £11.44 per hour.
* Other Benefits: Paid enhanced DBS, paid holidays (28 days pro-rata), guaranteed income contract (T&Cs apply), regular recognition bonuses, career progression, and more.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
* Must be able to work at least 4 consecutive days or just the weekends.
* Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car, with business insurance.
* Experience in care isn’t necessary; we’ll provide full training and support to help you get started.
* Unfortunately, sponsorship opportunities are not available. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
Ready to Kickstart 2025 with a Bang?
Apply directly or call our recruiter Gly on 0179 2790890 for an informal chat. CV is not required.
Take the leap and apply today—your new journey begins here!