Job description
· Working in our local community for an “Outstanding” rated care provider.
· Roles for female care workers with a car.
· Wages: £12.75 per hour (during probation), £13.30 - £13.60 per hour after probation, PLUS Mileage (45p per mile). Rates increase on weekends (post probation)
· We pay a guaranteed 16 hours per week for those with full availability.
We are members of the “Real Living Wage Foundation”. Probation for three months, at £12.75/ £12.85 per hour, rising to £13.30 - £13.60 after passing probation (usually three months).
Flexible hours available and negotiable.
We are recruiting female care workers with access to a car and with a UK driving license.
Full-time availability including weekends desirable. Full availability means 16 hours per week guaranteed, 30 hours (average) per week expected.
Sunderland and surrounding areas.
Would you like to make a positive difference to your community? Have you considered what it would be like to work in care? Come and join our family and see how rewarding it is!
We are currently looking for people to join our team of Care Assistants & Care Workers based in and around the above areas to help care for people in their own homes. You must be a driver, with access to your own vehicle to apply for the role.
What’s on Offer?
The opportunity to have a meaningful impact on people's lives!
The opportunity to work for an “Outstanding” provider that is also one of the highest rated care providers in the country! (see homecare.co.uk)
Ongoing, paid training
Referral Bonuses £300.00 for each friend who passes probation.
Personal professional development within the company
Competitive rates of pay
Three free uniforms
Unlimited PPE
Blue Light Card
Paid Mileage at £0.45p per mile
Supportive management team
Staff support at QCF levels 2,3,4 and 5.
Vehicles can be provided for those who do not have access to their own.
We work on a 2 week, rolling rota – so, you will know in advance what you are working. 6 days, followed by 4 days – with each alternate weekend off!
About the role:
Our Care Assistants provide support to our clients, in their own homes by assisting with:
Support with medication
Personal care requirements like showering, incontinence needs, or getting ready for the day
Grocery shopping and meal preparation
Outings, activities, errands
Light household cleaning and domestic assistance
What you will need:
A willingness to learn
A reliable nature
A flexible approach to your working pattern
You will need full driving licence, with access to your own vehicle to apply for the role.
**Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9**
Whether you’ve worked with the NHS, in hospitals, cared for a family member. Maybe you’ve done none of the above, but you’re caring, hardworking and compassionate. With our brilliant training program on offer, we can provide you with the confidence to become a care worker.
If you’d like to hear more, please contact Rachel on 01915141556, or 07824096439.