Care Assistant - Dovecot (L14)

Be Caring; Liverpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Care Assistant, where your retail experience can shine in a rewarding new role. This full-time position offers comprehensive training and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. You will provide personal care, promote independence, and connect individuals with their communities, all while being supported by a friendly team. With flexible shift patterns and various bonuses, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to transition into care and make a meaningful impact. Embrace a fulfilling career with Be Caring, where your skills are valued and your growth is prioritized.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development for accredited courses

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Union membership (optional)

Bonus schemes

Birthday gift voucher

Qualifications

• Experience in retail can translate to essential care skills.
• Training will be provided to develop necessary care competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care while respecting people's dignity.
• Support individuals to promote independence and community connections.
• Document and communicate effectively with care teams.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

No formal care experience required

Retail experience preferred

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 recognise 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:

1. Dovecot (L14)
2. Knotty Ash (L14)
3. Broadgreen (L14)

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 Dovecot, Knotty Ash, and Broadgreen, 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!