Home Care Professional

Radfield Home Care Liverpool North , Sefton and Ormskirk; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider in Ormskirk is looking for dedicated Home Care Assistants to join their team. This role offers flexible working hours with a competitive pay rate between £12.60 and £13.10 per hour, along with additional benefits such as paid DB, travel time, and ongoing training. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a caring attitude. Training is provided, so no prior experience is necessary.

Benefits

Market leading hourly wage

Paid DBS

Referral bonus scheme

Free uniform

5.6 weeks paid holidays

Paid travel time

Mileage payments (45 pence per mile)

Ongoing training and career opportunities

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Positive person.
• Willing to be a team player.
• Professional manner at all times.
• Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and listen to clients.
• Assist with meal preparation for clients.
• Help with light housekeeping.
• Offer personal care to ensure client safety and comfort.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Professionalism

Team Player

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at Radfield Home Care Liverpool North & Sefton.

Location: This role is based in the Ormskirk area.

The postcodes we cover are: L20, L21, L22, L23, L29, L30, L31, L32, L33, L37, L38, L39, L9, L10, PR9, PR8.

Hours and Pay

We’re currently looking for people to work specifically 7am - 2pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also 4pm - 11pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With the option of long days.

Pay: We pay excellent hourly rates of between £12.60 and £13.10 an hour per hour PLUS we also pay time and a half on all bank holidays. Due to the nature of the role, our Clients are currently asking for female staff only.

About you

Benefits / Package

• Market leading hourly wage of between £12.60 and £13.10 an hour!
• Market leading pay
• Paid DBS
• Referral bonus scheme
• Free uniform
• 5.6 weeks paid holidays
• Paid travel time between care visits
• Mileage payments (45 pence per mile)
• Flexible working patterns
• Full and part-time positions
• Ongoing training and career opportunities
• Supportive management team
• A commitment to 'caring for our carers' pledge
• Monthly rewards

Who are we?

Here at Radfield we are absolutely focused on providing the highest standard of care to our clients, and in order to do that the commitment of our home carers is commendable. They work extremely hard to ensure vulnerable people in the Liverpool and Sefton area are well cared for, so we make sure that we look after them in return. Paying the Real Living Wage means our care teams are some of the highest paid carers, but rightfully so as they do a fantastic job every day.

Values

What values do we look for in our staff?

• Excellent Communication Skills.
• To be Kind, Caring and Empathetic.
• To maintain Professionalism at all times.
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference.
• Excellence
• Responsibility
• Happiness and Honesty – we encourage team members to consider how these values apply to their roles and interview against these values.

Our mission is to Build Relationships, Enrich Lives and Care for People.

Key responsibilities

• Companionship – We all appreciate a sit down with a cup of tea after a long day. Make time to sit down with your client & listen to stories about their day or plans for the rest of the week.
• Accompaniment – Although taking the client out on an evening is unlikely, just you being there & on hand for them can make all the difference.
• Meal preparation – We all love & appreciate a home cooked meal, a warming dinner in these winter months could be what they look forward to the most.
• Light housekeeping - "Tidy house, tidy mind" helping your clients 'house' remain a 'home'
• Personal Care - Ensuring your clients are safe & happy ready for a good night’s sleep.

Essential criteria

• Positive person.
• Willing to be a team player.
• Professional manner at all times
• Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
• Your own car and to have business insurance.
• Able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).
• Please note - people do NOT need experience in care for this role. We are very much interested in your values as a person and we provide excellent training for all staff.

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

We can’t wait to hear from you.