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 service provider in Hull is seeking Car Drivers to deliver person-centred care in the community. The role offers flexible hours and comprehensive training with full support, ensuring drivers are valued within the team. Competitive pay rates of £12.00 - £12.50 per hour, enhanced pay on bank holidays, and various employee benefits, including holiday and travel pay, are included.

Benefits

28 days paid holidays (pro rata)

Enhanced pay for bank holidays (£18 per hour)

Uniform and work mobile provided

Free enhanced DBS

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Own transport (car or bike) necessary to fulfill job requirements.
• No prior experience required; full training is provided.
• Ability to work flexible hours between 07:00 and 22:00.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to clients in the community.
• Manage varied duties while ensuring job satisfaction.
• Participate in ongoing training and shadowing opportunities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Reliable transportation

Job description

Overview

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 with wet gear and high visibility vests.
• 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.

Areas, hours and requirements

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 work mobile 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

About the role

Here at Westwood Care and Support Services we pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of person-centred care to people in the community while supporting our team 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 understands how important they are. We only deliver a minimum of 15 minutes calls and we pay our staff travel time on top of their hourly rate. 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 has won Best Home / Residential Care & Training Services Provider within East Riding 2020 and we work hard to upskill our team and promote within the company, offering lifelong career opportunities.

How to apply

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

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