Children'S Carers/Support Worker

Choice Care; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid mileage between clients 35p/mile

Employer contribution to pension

Paid training and funded care quals

Blue Light Card

Uniform provided

Paid DBS & Referral service

Paid staff events

Job summary

Choice Care is expanding and seeking compassionate carers to support children with additional needs in their own homes across Blackburn with Darwen and surrounding areas. Training is provided in-house by our experienced management team and registered nurse, with a focus on delivering high-quality home care and building a long-term career path.

Starting pay is £12.75 per hour with progression to £13.10 after probation or with 6+ months experience, followed by NVQ level 2/3 and pay increases to

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be delivered in house by our management team and our registered nurse.
• You must be local, reliable and committed to working in care, and be available to work every other weekend.
• Your written and spoken English must be excellent to record daily care, administer medication and understand care plans and risk assessments.

Job description

Due to expansion we are looking for people to join our team to support children with additional needs in their own homes, including but not limited to Autism, Learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities.

Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be delivered in house by our experienced management team and our registered nurse.

You must be local, reliable and committed to working in care, and be available to work every other weekend.

We think that there are lots of people that would like to care but just need the right set of circumstances and training and the right kind of company to support their work life balance.

Your written and spoken English must be excellent as you will make daily care records, administer medication and need to fully understand care plans and risk assessments.

At Choice Care, we provide the best possible care, support and complex care for those that need it - including but not limited to people coming to the end of life, those with dementia, sensory impairment, or physical difficulties, spinal and head injuries, autism, Learning disabilities – enabling our clients to live their own homes with dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

We are a Preferred Provider for Blackburn and Lancashire Social Services and also provide care for the NHS/ICB as well as private clients. We are a family business and have been providing care in the area for 26 years.

With a starting hourly rate of £12.75per hour, your training will be completed in our training room.

Once you pass your probationary period or if you already have more than 6 months experience working in the care sector your hourly rate will increase to £13.10.

At that point you start your Level 2 or 3 NVQ qualification and when you achieve that your pay goes up to £13.50.

We look forward to meeting you at interview.

We do not offer sponsorships and welcome applicants from the whole community.

About The Role

• Paid waiting and travel time
• Mileage at 35p/mile
• Employer contributed pension scheme
• Paid training and funded care qualifications
• Opportunities for career progression
• Blue Light card
• Uniform Provided
• Paid DBS & Referral service
• Paid for Staff Social Events
• Company Interest Free Loans

So come and join our amazing family of carers in Blackburn with Darwen and make a difference in someone’s life every day.

*Paid in the next payroll which is 4 weekly.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 16+ hours per week

Salary: From £12.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence & use of a car?

Work Location: Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Oswaldtwistle or Burnley.

Required Criteria

• Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?
• Do you have any care training or qualifications?
• Do you live locally?
• Do you have any care experience?

Desired Criteria

• Experience working with children with additional needs

About The Company

Choice Care was founded in 1999 by husband and wife, Andrew and Fiona Key. With more than 70 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, Andrew and Fiona combined their background’s with a passion for delivering high-quality home care services in Lancashire along the M65 corridor, that bridge the gap between traditional home care and nursing.

Whether it’s working directly with private clients and their families or in partnership with social services, Clinical Commissioning Groups, solicitors and health professionals, we strive to provide the best possible care and support for some of the most vulnerable people in our community, tailoring our care services to meet their needs.

We work closely with organisations such as East Lancashire Hospice, the Stroke Association, Dementia UK, Parkinson’s UK and the MS Society to share resources and make sure our staff are up to date on the latest skills and training. Our team of dedicated carers are all vetted and trained to gain the qualifications they need to help them carve out a long-term career in care.

Company Culture

We provide induction training and carers must reach the required level of knowledge in each subject area.

They must also complete a number of shifts with a supervisor to make sure they’re competent at following care plans and delivering the required level of care.

New recruits will also be working on achieving their diploma/NVQ qualification in care, which takes between 6 and 9 months to complete.

Join our team of award-winning colleagues

If you’re passionate about making life better for society’s most vulnerable people we’d love to hear from you.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from people with a drive to learn and progress in the care industry.

We believe that being a carer is not just a job, it’s a vocation. As a family-run business, we’re looking to grow the team with like-minded people who share our values.

We love nothing more than seeing the enthusiasm and dedication of a carer turn into a satisfying, lifelong career, whether they’ve come from a background in care or start out with no hands‑on experience but an open heart and mind.

Company Benefits

What we offer:

Competitive pay

Paid Mileage between clients at 35p/mile

Paid Travel & waiting time

Paid holiday

Employer contribution to pension scheme (if you qualify/don’t opt out

Support from management

Ongoing training to help career progression

A great working environment with a fun and supportive culture

A team of award-winning colleagues

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Progression opportunities

Salary

Starting from £12.75 per hour