Emergency Care Assistant

Radis; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Radis Community Care is seeking a Care Assistant for its Emergency Care Scheme in Gloucester. This role involves providing responsive care to individuals in their homes, including personal care and daily living assistance. Various shifts are available across the day, and a driver's license is essential. Competitive pay is offered including higher rates for call-out hours.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is essential due to varied localities.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks, personal care, and medication management.
• Provide flexible and responsive care to service users.
• Support families with a respite service during emergencies.

Skills

Personal care

Hygiene assistance

Meal preparation

Medication management

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Radis Community Care Care Assistant Opportunity

Radis Community Care has an opening for a Care Assistant to join our Emergency Care Scheme in Gloucester, supporting individuals in their own homes with emergency care.

About the role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide flexible and responsive care to service users living at home with their families. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, personal care and hygiene, light meal preparation, domestic tasks, and medication management. We offer a 48-hour respite service for family carers during emergencies, illness, or hospital stays, while awaiting alternative arrangements. A valid driver’s license is essential due to varied localities.

Various shifts are available, including alternate weekends, full-time, and part-time roles.

The service operates 24 hours a day with an on-call system. You will be paid for 11 hours at a basic rate. If called out, you may need to stay at the client’s property for up to 48 hours until further arrangements are made. Call-out hours are paid at a higher hourly rate.

About Radis

Established in 2001, Radis Community Care is a leading provider of community-based social care and support for vulnerable adults and children across England and Wales. Our focus is on helping individuals live independently at home and within their local communities.

We serve a diverse range of service users, including the elderly and those with physical or learning disabilities. Our care services are tailored to meet individual needs, ranging from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care, available for both short and long-term support.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

To apply, you must have the right to live and work in the UK. Evidence of immigration status will be required during the recruitment process.