Bank Care Assistant/ Driver

Greensleeves Care; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Overtime scheme

Pension scheme

Death in service

Service awards

Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to work

EAP access

Refer a Friend

Learning & development

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a Bank Care Assistant/Driver to support residents across our English homes. You will accompany residents to appointments and essential journeys, while upholding dignity, independence and confidentiality.

The role involves assisting with personal care, mobility and daily living tasks, using the home’s car or minibus, with a strong emphasis on respect and safety. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK Driver’s Licence with Category D1 entitlement.
• Understanding of the needs of residents.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• QCF Diploma in Care Level 2 or equivalent (Desirable).
• Experience of providing care (Desirable).
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents to attend appointments and other essential journeys using the home's car or minibus.
• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• To assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care -Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

Skills

Full UK Driver’s Licence with Category

Understanding residents' needs

Understanding confidentiality

Education

QCF Diploma in Care Level 2 (Desirable)

Job description

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Bank Care Assistant/ Driver you will:

• Supporting residents to attend appointments and other essential journeys using the home's car or minibus
• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• To assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care -Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

To apply, you will need:

• Hold a full UK Driver’s Licence with Category D1 entitlement
• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme - employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS

DBS - The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect - We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness - We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility - We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.