Home Care Worker - Driver OWN VEHICLE REQUIRED

Icare Group; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused care organization in Long Eaton is looking for compassionate individuals to provide essential home care services. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supporting daily living tasks, and ensuring clients feel safe and valued. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude and effective communication skills, with flexibility in their schedules. The role offers numerous benefits, including comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Quarterly and Annual Carer Awards

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage Allowance

Uniform provided

Comprehensive Training

Growth Opportunities

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.
• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in Care

Positive Attitude

Excellent Communication Skills

Flexibility

Diligence

Job description

Ready to Make a Difference?

At ICare Group, we are more than just a care provider— we are a community-focused organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Our Home Care (Domiciliary Care) services provide essential support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. From personal care and daily living assistance to companionship and wellbeing checks, we are committed to ensuring our clients feel safe, supported, and valued. If you have a passion for making a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure 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.

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.
• 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.
• Valid Driver's License: A clean, valid driver's license and reliable vehicle is preferred but not essential.
• Work Related Car Insurance: Hold or willing to obtain work related car insurance preferred but not essential.
• Background Checks: Willingness to undergo necessary background checks.
• Weekend Availability: Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Vehicle: Own vehicle required and hold/willing to hold Class 1 Business Insurance.

Benefits

• Quarterly and Annual Carer Awards: Get rewarded for your commitment to ICare with our Carer Awards.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy discounts at hundreds of high street retailers and well-known brands. We will reimburse the cost of your Blue Light Card!
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access free, practical, and impartial support for you and your family.
• Mileage Allowance: We offer a mileage allowance to cover the costs of travel during your visits.
• Uniform and Infection Control Equipment: Full uniform provided, including free infection control equipment.
• Dedicated People and Wellbeing Team: Access to a supportive team focused on your wellbeing.
• Comprehensive Training: Receive Fast-track training, paid induction, and 3 days of on-the-job shadowing. We offer ongoing development, with opportunities to advance your career.
• Care Certificate Training: Benefit from comprehensive training to achieve the nationally recognized Care Certificate, enhancing your skills, boosting your career opportunities, and increasing your confidence in delivering high-quality care.
• Growth Opportunities: We are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: ICare Group fosters a collaborative environment where your skills and dedication are recognised, appreciated, and rewarded.
• Make a Real Difference: Your work will directly impact the lives of those in need, providing them with care and support that brightens their day.
• Champion Sustainability in Healthcare: We're leading the way in environmentally responsible healthcare and 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.
• 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.