Care Assistant

Westwood Care and Support Services; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family run care company in Hull is looking for Car Drivers to provide person-centred care in various areas. The role offers competitive pay rates (£12.00 – £12.50 per hour, enhanced £18 for bank holidays) and promotes a supportive team environment with an award-winning training program. Ideal candidates will have their own transport and a passion for care. The company values their team and offers generous holidays as well as additional benefits.

Benefits

28 days paid holidays (pro rata)

Enhanced Pay for Bank Holidays (£18 per hour)

Uniform and works telephone provided

Payment for cancelled calls

Free enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Must have own transport (Car or Bike).
• Willingness to undergo full training and support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard person-centred care.
• Support a flexible work-life balance.
• Be part of an ongoing training program.

Skills

Transport (Car or Bike)

Customer service

Job description

We are currently recruiting Car Drivers to join our family run company.

Why choose Westwood Care & Support Services as your employer?

• We provide an award-winning ongoing training program that can support you to further your career within Care.
• We provide fully supported and paid shadowing for all employees.
• We support our employees in a flexible work-life balance.
• We offer competitive pay rates.
• We pay accurate Travel Time.
• We pay mileage.
• We care about our employees and show recognition in loyalty awards from 1 year of service.
• We run an unlimited recommend a friend scheme.
• We offer a Christmas savings club.
• We provide all walkers and cyclists wet gear and high vis vest.
• We provide work mobiles.
• All employees are offered to be in our pension scheme.
• We like to shout about our stars and award an employee of the month and year.
• Please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship.

We are currently recruiting for flexible working, between the hours of 07:00 until 22:00 for the following areas;

• East Hull – Bransholme and Central – we are the main provider in this area
• Orchard Park and The Avenues
• West Hull – Hessle, Anlaby, Boothferry, Brough and surrounding areas

Please note: You will need your own transport to fulfil this role (Car or Bike).

Successful applicants will also benefit from the below.

• 28 days paid holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced Pay for Bank Holidays (£18 per hour)
• Uniform and works telephone provided (Including wet gear and Hi Vis for our bikers)
• Competitive pay rates (£12.00 – 12.50 per hour, £18 on bank holidays)
• Payment for short notice cancelled calls
• Free enhanced DBS

Here at Westwood Care and Support Services we pride ourselves on not only delivering a high standard of person‑centred care to people in the community but supporting our team of amazing staff, to feel valued and fully supported. We know it takes a special kind of person to do this highly skilled role and we pride ourselves in making sure our team understand how important they are. We only deliver a minimum of 15 minute calls and we pay our staff travel time on top of their hourly rate.

We are currently looking to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own. The duties are varied, and no two days are ever the same, and the reward and job satisfaction is second to none. If you have no experience, don’t worry, we offer full training and support with unlimited paid shadowing. Westwood have won best Home / Residential Care & Training Services Provider within East Riding 2020 and we work really hard to upskill our team, and promote within the company offering lifelong career opportunities.

If you feel you have the necessary skills to join this award‑winning company then please click the apply button below.