Care Assistant Driver – Training, Progression & Local Care

Choice Care; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time between service users

Mileage at 35p/mile

Employer contributed pension scheme

Paid training and funded care quals

Opportunities for career progression

Blue Light card

Uniform Provided

Paid DBS & Referral service

Annual Award Dinner

Carer of the Month award

Paid for Staff Social Events

Company Interest Free Loans

Job summary

Choice Care in Burnley is seeking a Care Assistant (Driver) to support clients at home across Burnley & Darwen and surrounding areas. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with training provided if you have no prior care experience and a Driver’s license is required.

The starting hourly rate is £12.75 for new entrants, rising to £13.10 with experience and to £13.50 after completing Level 2/3 NVQ qualifications; weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Driving Licence & use of a car.
• I do not need sponsorship.
• Available to work alternate weekends.

Skills

Communication

Verbal and Written Skills

Listening/ Active Listening

Keeping People Informed

Teamworking

Providing Care

Administering Medicine

Providing personal care

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

Choice Care in Burnley is seeking a Care Assistant (Driver) to support clients at home across Burnley & Darwen and surrounding areas. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with training provided if you have no prior care experience and a Driver’s license is required.

The starting hourly rate is £12.75 for new entrants, rising to £13.10 with experience and to £13.50 after completing Level 2/3 NVQ qualifications; weekend work is required.