Carer/Senior Carer

Medical Update Online; Honiton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Company pension

Flexible working hours

Enhanced pay for evenings/weekends/hol

Block pay

Paid training

Shadowing

Refer a friend

Free uniform

Free DBS check

EAP

Job summary

Medical Update Online is seeking Carers or Senior Carers to support individuals in their own homes across Honiton and surrounding areas. Flexible full/part-time hours with evenings available, the role aims to maintain independence, dignity and quality of life for clients in rural East Devon.

You will build meaningful relationships, deliver person-centred care and gain valuable experience for careers in nursing, social work or occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car, required for rural areas.
• Compassionate and reliable approach with a genuine desire to support others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating.
• Carrying out light domestic duties, including bed making, laundry and cleaning.
• Providing companionship and building positive relationships with clients.
• Assisting with manual handling using appropriate equipment.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Carer / Senior Carer Honiton, Ottery St Mary, West Hill, Cranbrook, Stockland & Surrounding Rural Areas Full Time, Part Time & Evenings £12.71 £20.10 per hour

Our client is a family-run care agency based in Honiton, East Devon, providing care and support to individuals in their own homes across Honiton, Ottery St Mary, West Hill, Cranbrook, Stockland and the surrounding rural areas.

They are dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care while promoting independence, dignity, comfort and quality of life. Their team is led by professionally qualified managers who are passionate about maintaining high standards of care.

They offer a friendly and supportive working environment, with flexible working hours, a focus on work-life balance and an open-door approach from their directors.

The Role

They are expanding their team and are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join them as Carers or Senior Carers.

You will support individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence, dignity, comfort and quality of life. You will build meaningful relationships with clients while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

This role can also provide valuable experience for those considering a future career in nursing, social work or occupational therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating
• Carrying out light domestic duties, including bed making, laundry and cleaning
• Providing companionship and building positive relationships with clients
• Assisting with manual handling using appropriate equipment

What We re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car, required for rural areas
• A kind, compassionate and reliable approach, with a genuine desire to support others
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Contactable by mobile phone and email
• Willingness to work across rural areas of East Devon
• We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate
• Candidates must currently live and work in the UK for sponsorship consideration

What s In It For You

• Mileage reimbursement at 35p per mile
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, public holidays and Christmas Day
• Block pay, meaning you are paid for your entire shift, including travel time between visits, subject to conditions
• Paid training and continuous support
• Initial paid shadowing to introduce you to clients and their routines
• Refer a friend bonus of up to £250
• Free uniform and full PPE provided
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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