Care Support Worker – East Lancashire

Willowbrook Homecare; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

Competitive pay every 4 weeks

30p per mile mileage allowance

Holiday pay: BH, Xmas, Boxing Day, NYD

Workplace Pension

Free PPE and Uniform

Induction and Training programme

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Willowbrook Homecare is seeking caring and enthusiastic carers to support nominated adult clients across our patch in the United Kingdom. Roles include personal care, meal assistance, medication support, and domestic tasks, with induction and ongoing training provided.

We offer permanent positions with full-time or part-time hours and a weekend-rotas. A driving licence and access to your own car are required, and sponsorship for overseas workers is unavailable at this time.

Qualifications

• Experience in the care industry is preferable, Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care is ideal but not essential.
• A Driving Licence and the use of your own car are required.

Responsibilities

• Visit nominated adult clients as directed by care coordinators and management.
• Provide personal care to clients.
• Provide medication, meals/drinks, repositioning and domestic support to clients.
• Share necessary information with supervisors.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Fully comply with Company policies and approved practice.
• Participate in induction training and regular in-service training programmes.

Skills

Caring nature

Driving licence

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

Job Type: Permanent – Full-time and Part-time hours available

Shift/Hours: From 7 am to 3 pm and 4 pm to 10.30 pm. Alternate weekends.

Rate of pay: To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage depending on experience.

Join Us – Willowbrook Homecare for a Satisfying and rewarding Career in Care – You'll be glad you did!

Are you:

• Considering a career change?
• Thinking about returning to work after a career break?
• Semi-retired, or looking for additional hours?
• An experienced carer looking for a new challenge?

Whatever the reason – we would like you to bring your personal qualities and values to us – We are looking for keen and enthusiastic carers with a caring nature and a will to do well, and we are certain you will fit in very well with our friendly team here at Willowbrook Homecare.

Job specification

• Visit nominated adult clients, at times directed by care coordinators and management.
• Provide personal care to clients.
• Provide medication, meals/drinks, repositioning and domestic support to clients.
• Share necessary and appropriate information with supervisors.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Fully comply with Company policies, procedures and approved practice, and promote the aims of the Company.
• Participate in induction training and regular in-service training programmes, as directed by managers or supervisors.

What are we looking for – Key skills and attributes:

To join our team of inspirational carers, the key qualities we are looking for are:

• A caring nature, good personal values with a will to do well.
• Someone who enjoys helping people and who wants to make a positive difference in people's lives.
• A positive and can-do attitude.
• Experience in the care industry is preferable (Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care), but not essential as full induction/training will be given to those new to the care sector.
• A Driving Licence and the use of your own car are required.

Working for Willowbrook Homecare offers you the following:

• Flexible Working Hours We can offer full or part-time, flexible hours working on a weekend on weekend off rota.
• Contracted Hours offered .
• Competitive rates of pay every four weeks.
• Generous mileage allowance of 30p per mile.
• Boost Your Earnings By covering holidays and sickness or taking on additional shifts you can boost your earnings.
• Holiday allowance Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day double time.
• Enrolment in the Workplace Pension scheme.
• Free Uniform Inc PPE – We care about keeping you and our clients safe, so we provide all the PPE equipment you need.
• A full Induction and onboarding programme.
• Ongoing Training program including online and practical, and QCF Levels in Health & Social Care for professional growth & development.With our comprehensive training and ongoing development, you will always feel supported and valued.
• Induction and Employee Dashboard.
• Refer a friend payment (Unlimited, subject to conditions).
• With ongoing Help and support from our highly motivated management team, you are never alone at Willowbrook .

United Kingdom applicants only, Willowbrook Homecare are currently unable to offer sponsorship to overseas workers.