Care Assistant

Watra Care; West Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in West Bromwich is seeking Care Assistants for various positions with guaranteed hours. Both experienced care assistants and those with caring instincts are encouraged to apply. The role includes personal care, medication administration, and companionship. Candidates should demonstrate reliability and have a full driving license. The company offers comprehensive training, generous pay between £12.50 and £13.00 per hour, and excellent career prospects in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Guarateed hours

Generous mileage allowance

Training opportunities

Employee benefits

Career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• You will need to have a full driving licence and access to your own car.
• Must be flexible and able to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients.
• Administer medication as required.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Accompany clients during visits.
• Maintain housekeeping in client homes.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Flexibility

Outsourcing Personality

Job description

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Areas We Cover

Birmingham, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Wednesbury, Rowley Regis, Tipton, Oldbury and surrounding areas.

Do you want to have a career that means you can have a positive impact on peoples lives every single day? Do you believe in making the world a better and brighter place? We do.

If you would like a career that enables you to meet amazing people, gives back and is fun, rewarding and challenging all at the same time, then a position as a Care Assistant may be for you. You do not need to have any prior experience in care, we will train you so you are confident to give our customers amazing service.

We have a variety of positions available including full time, part time and guaranteed hours positions. We ask you to work alternative weekends, but you will get some well-deserved days off during the week to rest and relax.

We are looking to recruit experienced care assistants or people with no experience (but evidence of caring instincts) to work within the community and based throughout the Birmingham Area. We currently have opportunities for full time and part time roles, plus excellent career prospects if you wish to pursue them.

Shift Pattern

• Mon - Friday 7am-3pm and 3pm-10pm shift and both
• Alternative Weekends or One full day Sat or Sunday
• Flexible shift pattern available

Watra Care Offers

• £12.50 to £13.00 per hour + Holiday pay (28 Days for full time staff)
• Generous Mileage Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Guaranteed hours available
• Full induction and continuous, award winning, training
• Opportunity for QCF 2-5 training after 1 year
• 2 free uniforms and PPE provided
• Excellent career prospects both as a carer or in the office as Senior or Supervisor
• Fantastic In-field “support”
• NEW ***** Staff Guide App ****
• ****** Latest App for Rota and Care plans********
• Refer a Friend Scheme £250
• Automatic promotion to senior care assistant after 1 year (or sooner if NVQ2 or above)

The Person

• You need to be enthusiastic, reliable, committed and have an outgoing personality.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• You will need to be flexible and be able to work alternate weekends.
• Experience in similar role preferred.
• To be considered for this role you will need to have a full driving licence and access to your own car. If you do not currently have a driving licence you must show evidence of you working toward this.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Personal Care
• Medication
• Food Preparation
• Sit in Service (carer breaks)
• Visit Accompaniment
• Shopping
• Sleep Ins
• Companionship
• House keeping

COVID-19 considerations

All PPE provided free, to keep our staff safe.

The Company

Watra Care offers amazing benefits for all employees, backed with 5 STAR ratings and awarded GOOD on all KLOE's by CQC. We provide full training to refresh your skills or to get you started in your new career. Flexibility in working hours is available. Mileage paid between customer visits and a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days for full time staff. We are a small team who care about customer service, like to have fun and love great food.

We are a licensed sponsor under the skilled worker route (Only experienced and drivers apply). Our competitive pay rates range between £12.50 and £13.00 per hour. We support progress with ongoing training such as NVQs and always look for ways to promote internally.

If you would like to be a part of our amazing team, apply now.