Home Care Assistant | Driver's Only | Full Time | We are unable to provide Sponsorship

RochCare Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Paid holidays

Company pension

Job summary

RochCare Ltd in Rochdale is seeking a Full Time Home Care Assistant (Driver's Only). This role supports people at home on a one-to-one basis to help them live independently, with sponsorship not available.

Availability includes morning to early afternoon and late shifts; a UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential. Pay is up to £14.10 per hour (higher rates on weekends £14.60), plus mileage allowance and other benefits such as paid holidays, pension and 24/7 mental health support.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Kindness, patience and compassion.
• Good English, numeracy and writing skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients at home.
• Assist with medications and daily living tasks as required.
• Support independence by enabling mobility and activities in the community.
• Record and report on care delivered and any changes in condition.

Skills

Establishing Rapport With Clients

Listening to patients

Paperwork and Record Keeping

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Home Care Assistant | Driver's Only | Full Time | We are unable to provide Sponsorship

Do you feel a passion to care for others? Are you looking for a Full-time career supporting people on a one-to-one basis so they can live independently at home? £250 bonus scheme included!!

You can earn up to £14.10 hour as a Home Assistant in Rochdale with Community Careline Services. We have many exciting opportunities available in and around Rochdale and surrounding areas. THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. WE ARE NOT SPONSORING VISA APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME. For this role as Home Care Assistant, you must have a full UK drivers license and access to a vehicle. This role is Full Time only we are not currently seeking part time.

Availability required:

• Morning and lunch core visit times are between 7am & 3pm

• Tea and bed core visit times are between 3pm & 10pm

Pay Rates & Mileage

• £14.10 per hour Monday – Friday

• £14.60 per hour Weekends

• 30p per mile

• Travel time allowance

• Much have access to a vehicle

What we offer

• Perks of being directly employed: mileage allowance, paid holidays and company pension.

• Dedicated support from your local manager

• 24/7 Mental Health carer helpline

• Health & Wellbeing programme

• Many opportunities for career progression.

• Free Uniform & PPE

• In House induction, Shadowing Opportunities and Training Opportunities

• We pay for your Blue Light card – sign up and receive discounts at 100s of outlets!

About the role

Principle Roles and Responsibilities

As a Home Assistant, you’ll have the satisfaction of really helping people in your local community. Enabling people to live as independently as possible in their homes is what we live and breathe!

You may be offering companionship, personal care or help with medication. You’re likely to be cooking healthy meals, shopping, doing a little housework or helping someone to get out and about.

The ideal candidate should be ready to assist and look after the physical and personal needs of people living in their own home. We’re looking for someone who is naturally compassionate who can help us deliver exceptional care. This role is about being committed to the wellbeing of each person, looking after any complex needs with real sensitivity.

The post holder will need to show respect, understanding the rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work. The ideal candidate should also show a keen interest in learning and growing their skills through additional required training, peer mentoring and frequent performance reviews.

The post holder will need to show respect, understanding the rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their day-to-day work. The ideal candidate should also show a keen interest in learning and growing their skills through required training, peer mentoring and supervision.

Interested?

Thank you for considering this role!

We look forward to hearing from you!

About the company

We are a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia. Our ongoing success is due to our focus on providing personalised care and support, and to our team who provide that support.Visit us and you will meet the kind, caring and enthusiastic staff who are all committed to the people we serve. Our team all receive mandatory training such as safeguarding of vulnerable adults, first-aid, infection-control, end of life care, health and safety, safe handling of medicines and dementia care.

Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Kindness, patience and compassion
• Good English, numeracy and writing skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Driving License and access to own Vehicle

Desired Criteria

• A social care qualification such as Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Previous experience caring in an adult social care setting

Skills you'll need

• Establishing Rapport With Clients
• Listening to patients
• Paperwork and Record Keeping