Care Assistant- Ellesmere Port

Starcare Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ellesmere Port is looking for Support Workers to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives. No qualifications or prior experience are necessary, as comprehensive training is provided. The role includes visiting clients at home, providing personal care, and basic cooking. Flexible shifts are available, including evenings and weekends, with a pay enhancement for drivers.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No prior experience or qualifications required.
• A driver's license is ideal but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their own homes.
• Provide personal care and assist with personal hygiene.
• Cook basic meals and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Compassion

Basic cooking skills

Job description

Overview

Why work for Homecarers?

Imagine a job where you spend every day making a meaningful difference to people’s lives and go home feeling proud of everything you have achieved.

Homecarers is a recognised care provider rated GOOD overall by CQC (Care Quality Commission).

We are looking for people who have a kind, friendly caring nature, who may want a change of career and flexible shifts.

You don’t need qualifications or experience; we offer a thorough 4-day induction programme to prepare you in your new exciting role.

What to expect

• You will be visiting clients in the Ellesmere Port area in their own home.
• You will be meeting several clients each day, so you need to be a great communicator and even better listener, as our clients love to tell great stories.
• Ideally you will be a driver using your own car, however we also have walker runs for non drivers.
• As a driver you will also receive a pay enhancement to help with those additional costs.
• You will be providing personal care and assisting with personal hygiene and dressing to get them ready for the day ahead.
• We don’t need you to be a Michelin Starred chef, however basic cooking skills, such as boiling an egg, making sandwiches and using the microwave is essential.
• Our clients have a range of ailments that they need support with, so our Support Workers need to be patient and have compassion.
• We have a variety of shifts available, including morning shifts, full days and afternoons. We also have evening shifts 6.30pm – 11.15pm which attract an enhanced pay rate.
• If you let us know your availability, we’ll see what we can do.
• We provide support to our clients 7 days a week, so alternate weekend working is something we require.
• Please note you have to be 18 years of age or above to apply for this role.

Essential Skills

If you are passionate about care and seeking to work with a forward thinking, leading care Company, then we look forward to hearing from you!

Click on the Apply Now button and one of our team can call you for an informal chat about the roles and answer any questions you may have.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of a DBS check and references.

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