Community Care Workers wanted in Wakefield

Ethicare Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Community Care Workers in Wakefield. This role offers flexible part-time hours, ideal for those looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and children. You'll be responsible for providing essential personal care, administering medication, and assisting with daily activities in the comfort of clients' homes. With a supportive environment that values your commitment, you will enjoy benefits like paid training, holiday pay, and opportunities for career progression. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes dignity and respect in care!

Benefits

Time and a half on bank holidays

4 weeks holiday per year

Paid training and shadowing

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working

Health Service Discounts for care workers

Paid mileage for drivers

Friend referral scheme

Blue Card Discounts on shopping

Qualifications

• Must be professional, kind-hearted, and committed to caring.
• Experience in personal care and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as washing and dressing.
• Administer medication and provide personal care.
• Accompany service users to appointments and social calls.

Skills

Caring for vulnerable adults

Personal care

Medication administration

Cooking and meal preparation

Laundry and shopping

Job description

Community Care Workers Wanted in Wakefield

• Do you live in Wakefield?
• We have full & part time hours available to suit – mornings and or afternoon work available!
• £12.50 per hour (+ mileage for drivers.)

Ethicare are a private home care provider, based in Pudsey, LS28.

Our service is designed to provide care in the comfort of our service users’ own homes. Our experienced staff support a variety of people & children with individual needs, always maintaining dignity, respect and promoting independence.

We require care workers who are professional, kind-hearted & caring, who are committed to caring for vulnerable adults & children who live in Wakefield. We cover WF1, WF2, WF4 & WF4 postcodes.

Duties to be carried out as a Care Assistant:

• Daily duties such as Washing & Dressing.
• Administering medication.
• Personal Care.
• Daily visits, morning, lunch, teas & beds.
• Laundry.
• Shopping calls.
• Social calls.
• Preparation and cooking of breakfast, lunch & dinner.
• Accompanying to doctors’, dentists & hospital appointments.

Working shifts are:

• 7am – 2pm shift (Breakfast & Lunch Calls).
• &/or
• 4pm – 9.30pm shift (Tea & Bed Calls).

We do ask for our Carers to be able to work alternate weekend, with a day off during the week to ensure good continuity of care to our service users.

Car Drivers preferred–However, if you do not have your own car, we will endeavour to find local work for you, but you must be prepared to travel on public transport to your care calls.

Benefits / Package:

• Time and a half on bank holidays.
• 4 weeks holiday per year.
• Alternative weekends off.
• Dementia training course / Medication training course!
• Paid training and shadowing.
• Friend referral scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working.
• Blue Card Discounts on shopping, supermarkets & high street fashions!
• Health Service Discounts for care workers
• Paid mileage for drivers door to door!
• Refer a friend & earn money!

Please note: We are not accepting any applications from overseas or offering sponsorships.

Please send your cv call and speak to our recruitment team on 0113-8771234

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.50 per hour