Care Support Worker – East Lancashire (Nights)

Willowbrook Homecare; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Willowbrook Homecare is seeking Care Workers for the Night Support Service across Accrington, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. You will visit nominated adult clients at night, provide personal care, assist with medication, meals and domestic tasks, and work in pairs traveling between houses.

The nights run 10 pm to 7 am on a 4-on 4-off rota; a full manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required, with company vehicles possible.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and able to support adults with dignity.
• Full manual driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to complete induction and training.

Responsibilities

• Visit nominated adult clients at night as directed.
• Provide personal care, medication assistance, meals and domestic support.
• Share information with supervisors and complete paperwork.
• Work in pairs during visits and follow company policies.

Skills

Caring nature

Team player

Flexible/adaptable

Full driving licence

Own vehicle

Job description

Location: Hyndburn, Blackburn, Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale – On the road.

Job Type: Permanent Nights

Shift/Hours: 10 pm to 7 am. 12 am to 6 am. Working on 4 nights on, 4 nights off rota.

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

Reference: Night Care Support Worker/East Lancashire.

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 Support 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.

The role:

Opportunities have arisen within our Roving Night Support Service , we are looking for Care Workers to support clients in the community in need of this service across the Accrington, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale areas.

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.
• You must possess a full manual driving licence and have access to your own vehicle when required, evidence of this will be required.

The service is operated by Willowbrook carers working between 10 pm and 7 am, 7 days a week. The nights operate on a 4 on 4 off rolling pattern which could be perfect if you need to work around your children’s school hours.

When you join our inspirational carers working on the Night Support contract you will be required to work in pairs as you travel from house to house so being able to work as part of a team is essential. The visits provide a range of visits from short periods (for example toileting, repositioning, medication) to longer periods as required.

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 but not essential as full induction/training will be given to those new to the care sector.
• A clean driving license & own vehicle required/Use of manual company vehicle. (Company vehicles can be provided with proof of a clean driving license, but employees will still need their own cars if company cars are unavailable).

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 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.
• One to One mentoring.
• 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 the 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.