Community Carer

Pentowan Home Care; Newquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care company in Newquay seeks community carers for flexible part-time or full-time positions. Responsibilities include personal support, medication supervision, and companionship. Full training is provided, and a driving license is essential. Competitive pay starting at £12.60 per hour, with a welcome bonus of £100.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Pension scheme

£100 welcome bonus

Regular training and DBS checks

Qualifications

• Full training provided including care certificate and NVQ training.
• Enhanced DBS check and references required.
• Car and full driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to clients in their own homes.
• Shopping, supervising medication, and providing nutritional support.
• Escorting to and from appointments.

Skills

Personal care

Supervision of medication

Companionship

Driving

Education

Care certificate

NVQ training

Job description

Overview

At Pentowan Home Care we are looking for community carers to join our amazing team.

Positions

Part time position available: 10-24 hours per week. Part time hours usually consist of alternative weekend = 2 x am shift, 1 or 2 pm shifts every other weekend, plus 1 am and 1 pm shift during the week (regular set days). Full time positions available: 25 - 40 hours per week. Full time hours usually consist of alternative weekend = 2 x am shift & 1 or 2 pm shifts every other weekend, plus 3 am and 2 pm shifts during the week (regular set days). Work patterns can be discussed; flexible weekdays but alternative weekends a must. Weekend, Bank Staff and Evening Staff positions also available.

Areas

This will be in the Newquay/Crantock/St Columb Minor/Major area.

Duties

• Providing personal care and support to clients in their own homes
• Shopping, supervision of medication, food/nutritional support, day sitting
• Escorting to & from appointments
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Observing and reporting any changes in the health or status of the patient
• Preparing meals and feeding patients
• Responding to emergency situations
• Prompting and administering medication
• Accompanying and transporting patients to appointments and/or social events
• Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

Requirements & Benefits

• Full training will be given; care certificate & NVQ training provided
• An enhanced DBS check will be carried out and references will be required
• A car and full driving licence is essential
• Rates of pay above the Real Living Wage Foundation minimum (£12.60 per hour, varies by role and NVQ held; examples: NVQ 2 AM £12.85, PM £12.96, weekend £13.18; enhanced NVQ 3 rate)
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile; mileage and travel time paid
• 4 weekly pay, regular hours, pension scheme & permanent position
• £100 welcome bonus
• All PPE provided
• Working within government and public health guidance
• Regular training and DBS checks paid for by employer
• Immediate start available

How to apply

Please call Kate or Craig at Pentowan Home Care on 01637 851790, text or call 07974672101 or email [e-mail] to request an application form.