Community Care Worker

Care Sante Ltd; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care services provider is seeking Home Care Workers in Biggleswade. No prior experience is required as full training is provided. Key responsibilities include assisting vulnerable adults with personal care, mobility, and daily tasks. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. This role offers a pay rate of £12.60 - £14.12 per hour with additional benefits.

Benefits

Paid mileage at 35p per mile

Guaranteed hours available

Paid holidays

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

Company mobile phone provided

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Real compassion for assisting vulnerable adults.
• Be an excellent communicator and committed to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to vulnerable adults in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care tasks including washing and toileting.
• Help with mobility and domestic tasks as needed.
• Support with medication preparation and administration.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Let’s talk Care… have you thought of starting your career in the Care Industry? Or maybe, you already work in Care but are looking for a new opportunity? Here at Helpers Homecare, we are a team that feels like family!

Applicants MUST HAVE a full driving licence and access to a driving licence. Candidates must have authorisation to work in the UK to be considered for this role, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Pay rate of £12.60 - £14.12 per hour
• Paid mileage at 35p per mile
• Enhanced rates for unsociable hours
• Guaranteed hours available
• Paid holidays
• Company pension
• Company mobile phone provided
• No previous experience needed, full training provided
• Paid induction and update training, paid at an hourly rate
• Support and funding for recognised qualifications
• Plenty of opportunity for promotion and career progression
• Enhanced PPE provided
• Enhanced DBS checks, Paid for

Locations

We have an excellent opportunity for Care Assistants to join our existing Care Teams based in;

• Stotfold
• Aresley
• Shefford
• Biggleswade
• (and Surrounding areas)

Hours

We have opportunities of both full time and part time positions available. Working usual shift patterns of;

• Mornings 7am-3pm
• Evenings 4pm-10pm
• Alternative weekends

Role and Responsibilities

As a Home Care Worker you’ll provide life-changing care and support that enables vulnerable adults of all ages to live fulfilling lives, within their own homes.

Job Description:

• Helping service users overcome any mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including helping in the use of, and care of aids/adaptations and personal equipment.
• Domestic tasks such as making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry and emptying commodes
• Our home care assistants are responsible for assisting service users with personal care such as washing, bathing and toileting arrangements.
• Help with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks and drinks, assisting with feeding if required
• Support with preparing and administering medication.
• Contribute as needed to a person’s end-of-life care

Requirements

• Have a right to work within the UK
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
• No previous experience is necessary but you will need to demonstrate real compassion, be an excellent communicator and problem solver, and be committed to delivering high-quality, respectful care

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with full training and excellent prospects and an employer who’ll put you first, apply now.