Home Care Worker - Driver OWN VEHICLE REQUIRED

Icare Group; Cannock Chase; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cannock Chase is looking for compassionate individuals to provide personal care and support to clients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and conducting wellbeing checks. The role offers a Zero-Hour Contract with flexible shifts and extensive training opportunities, making it suitable for both experienced caregivers and newcomers to the field.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Quarterly and Annual Carer Awards

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage Allowance

Full uniform provided

Comprehensive Training

Growth Opportunities

Weekly or fortnightly pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care role is preferred, but a genuine passion for helping others is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families, providing exceptional service.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and support your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help clients with daily activities such as meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.

Skills

Experience in Care

Positive Attitude

Excellent Communication Skills

Collaborator

Flexibility

Diligence

Background Checks

Vehicle

Job description

What You Will Do

Provide Personal Care: Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while maintaining their dignity and comfort.

Support Daily Living: Help clients with daily activities such as meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and shopping.

Offer Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship, helping clients feel less isolated and more connected.

Conduct Wellbeing Checks: Make regular wellbeing checks to ensure clients are safe, comfortable, and their needs are being met.

Compliance: Adhere to all company policies, including those related to client privacy, health and safety, and care standards.

Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Participate in team meetings and share ideas to enhance our service offerings and care processes.

Whether you are an experienced caregiver or new to the field, ICare Group provides training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your career in the healthcare industry. If you are enthusiastic about care and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you! Visit our careers page at careers.icaregroup.co.uk to apply. Join us at ICare Group and help us make a difference, one visit at a time!

Qualifications

• Experience in Care: Previous experience in a care role is preferred, but a genuine passion for helping others is essential.
• Positive Attitude: A friendly, supportive demeanour with a genuine passion for assisting those in need.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families, providing exceptional service.
• Collaborator: Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment and support your colleagues.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends, and adapt to the varying needs of our clients.
• Diligence: Ensure that all care tasks and wellbeing checks are managed with care and professionalism.
• Background Checks: Willingness to undergo necessary background checks.
• Vehicle: Own vehicle required and willingness to hold Class 1 Business Insurance.

Shifts Available

Zero-Hour Contract – Flexible Shifts Available, between Monday – Sunday, 7am – 10pm.

Benefits

• Paid holiday, statutory sick pay, and more.
• Quarterly and Annual Carer Awards.
• Blue Light Card with discounts at hundreds of retailers (reimbursed).
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, practical, and impartial support.
• Mileage Allowance to cover travel costs during visits.
• Full uniform provided, including free infection control equipment.
• Dedicated People and Wellbeing Team.
• Comprehensive Training: Fast‑track training, paid induction, and 3 days of on‑the‑job shadowing.
• Care Certificate Training to achieve the nationally recognized Care Certificate.
• Growth Opportunities and career advancement.
• Supportive Environment with recognition awards and team‑building exercises.
• 24‑hour counselling services for you and your family.
• Weekly or fortnightly pay and contribution to a stakeholder pension plan.

Champion Sustainability in Healthcare

Leading the way in environmentally responsible healthcare, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Through our Carbon Reduction Plan, we’ve cut emissions by 88.8% since 2019 and are on track to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.

Employment Details

Zero‑Hour Contract: Flexibility to work shifts that suit your availability.

Weekly or Fortnightly Pay and Pension: Most of our sites enjoy the stability of weekly or fortnightly pay and contribute to our stakeholder pension plan.