Care Assistant - Croxteth (L11)

Be Caring; Liverpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a difference in the community as a Care Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with retail experience to transition into care, where your skills in communication, empathy, and patience will shine. With comprehensive training provided, you will be equipped to deliver personalized care that promotes independence and dignity. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible shift patterns and a range of benefits, including bonuses and fully funded training. If you're ready to make a positive impact and try something new, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development for Level 2 courses

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Optional union membership

Qualifications

• No care experience needed; transferable skills from retail are valuable.
• Comprehensive induction training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
• Promote independence and connect people to their communities.
• Document and report information effectively.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Retail experience

Ability to promote independence

Education

No specific education required

Tools

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Job description

Requirements:

Drivers only
Full-time position
Do you have experience working in retail as a shop assistant?
Then you already have many of the skills needed to become an excellent Care Assistant. We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. For this role, you do not need care experience; we recognize you will have many transferable skills from previous roles, such as a shop assistant. We will provide you with the training you need to be an outstanding Care Assistant.

Want to try something new? Choose a career with Be Caring.

Applicants must be based in Liverpool, UK.

You will be recruited to a dedicated care team operating in Croxteth (L11).

For this role, we are recruiting:

4 x drivers
Shift pay rather than pay per call, which means you are paid from the start of your first call to the end of your last call within a shift.

Pay: £12.30 p/hr (drivers)

Mileage: 45p per mile for drivers
Full-time hours available
Bonus schemes: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £300 annual bonus, £25 birthday gift voucher.

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, your working hours will be aligned to our shift patterns, which include early starts, late evenings, and weekend work:

Full Days: 7am-2pm then 4pm-10pm (2-hour break included)
As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, we will agree on your working pattern, setting a 2-week rota which includes:

Alternate full weekends, or every Saturday or every Sunday
Evenings as agreed within your working hours

Benefits:

Fully funded DBS.
Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing, and additional online modules.
Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline, advice, and guidance for yourself and dependents.
Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.

Job Description:

If you have previous retail experience, you’ll already have many of the skills needed to make an excellent Care Assistant for Be Caring. Patience, empathy, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively are all essential qualities for this role.

As a Care Assistant working within Croxteth, you will:

1. Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
2. Promote independence using enabling approaches.
3. Support people to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.
4. Connect people to their communities accessing local support and services.
5. Deliver personalised care through individual choice and control.
6. Be a strong and effective communicator, documenting, reporting, and sharing information with the right people at the right time.

Induction Training:

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:

1. Be Caring values, going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
2. Dignity and respect, safeguarding, and equality and diversity.
3. Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
4. Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
5. Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red).
6. Infection prevention and control, health and safety.
7. Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health, and capacity.

Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!