Care Assistant - Picton (L13 & L16)

Be Caring; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking compassionate individuals to join their dedicated team as Care Assistants in Picton. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others by providing personal care and support while promoting independence. With comprehensive training provided, including a fully funded DBS and various accredited courses, you will be equipped to deliver personalized care that respects dignity and choice. Enjoy flexible part-time hours with competitive pay, bonuses, and a supportive work environment. If you have the heart to care and the skills to connect, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Union membership (optional)

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in retail can be beneficial for this Care Assistant role.
• Patience, empathy, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care while protecting dignity and promoting independence.
• Support individuals to meet their outcomes and connect with communities.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Personal care

Independence support

Education

No formal care experience required

Transferable skills from retail

Tools

DBS check

Training modules

Job description

Job Information

Be Caring Care Assistant - Picton (L13 & L16) in Picton, United Kingdom

Specifics:

• Part-time
• Drivers only

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.

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:

• Picton (L13 & L16)

For this role we are recruiting:

• 2 x part-time 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
• Part-time hours
• 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 includes early starts, late evenings and weekend working:

• Full Days: 7am-2pm then 4pm-10pm (2 hour break included)
• Week One: Thursday & Friday
• Week Two: Saturday & Sunday

As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, we will agree on your working pattern, setting a 2-week rota which includes:

• 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 Picton, you will:

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

Induction Training:

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, for example, as a shop assistant. We will provide you with the training you need to be an outstanding Care Assistant. As a Care Assistant for Be Caring, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training on:

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

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

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