Home Care Assistant

Delta Care; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community care provider in Blackburn is seeking dedicated care professionals to support individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include providing personal care, medication assistance, and meal preparation. Flexible shifts are available, with the opportunity for career progression and completion of NVQ Level 2 & 3. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be able to work every other weekend.

Benefits

Mileage pay

Pension scheme

Free first uniform

Paid training

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Ability to follow individualized care plans.
• Experience in personal care and daily living tasks.
• Adherence to health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to individuals in their homes.
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Work every other weekend.

Skills

Personal care

Medication assistance

Meal preparation

Communication

Job description

Overview

Do you want to get a rewarding career in care? Want to become a care professional or continue your career in providing care? We can help you!

Delta Care Ltd is offering work on a permanent basis across all surrounding areas of BLACKBURN and DARWEN with many full-time and part-time positions available to you.

Compensation and Schedule

• New & Increased Rates of Pay:
• Monday to Friday - £12.62 (40p Performance Bonus Included)
• Saturday to Sunday - £12.80 (40p Performance Bonus Included)
• Mileage pay - 30p (per mile)
• Evenings and Weekend work available
• Drivers Only
• Part-time & Full-time Hours to suit your availability

Role and Requirements

The role is community-based, providing support and care to individuals in their own homes to enable them to live safely and independently. This will also consist of providing personal care, medication assistance, and meal preparation.

Job Description:

• To read and follow the individualized care plan.
• To provide assistance with washing/bathing and dressing.
• To provide assistance with toileting and changing clothes, as and when necessary.
• To provide assistance with daily living tasks, including cleaning, shopping, and paying finances.
• To adhere by Delta Care Ltd Health and Safety policies.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties; there may be other tasks that you are required to do that do not form part of this Job Description.

Hours of duty: Mornings: 7 AM - 2 PM & Evenings: 3 PM - 10 PM

(We kindly ask that you work every other weekend)

What makes us unique

• Opportunity for career progression and to grow within the Social Care Sector
• Opportunity to complete your NVQ Level 2 & 3
• Employee of the Month and Year rewards
• £150 refer a friend scheme
• Mileage paid and Pension Scheme
• Paid online E-learning and in-house induction training Care Certificate
• First Uniform free, Bicycles, Torches, Personal Attack Alarms, and Umbrellas provided to walking staff.

Application and Eligibility

CURRENTLY WE ARE NOT SPONSORING APPLICATIONS. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE A TIER 2 VISA OR IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SWITCH YOUR VISA.

How to apply

If you would like more information or to directly apply, please call our recruitment team at 01772 559932.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Delta Care Ltd is committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.