Home Carer Home Care Assistant

Cole & Yates Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care provider is seeking Home Carers in Ledbury to support elderly clients in their homes. Flexible work hours from 16 to 35 weeks and set hourly rates up to £14.50 on weekends. Candidates require at least one year of experience in care and must have a driving license. The role offers paid training and opportunities for NVQ qualifications, making it perfect for passionate individuals wanting to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Paid mileage

Double pay on holidays

Pension scheme

In-house training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker for at least one year.
• Full UK driving license and own vehicle.
• Genuine passion to help others.

Responsibilities

• Motivate clients to maximize their daily activities.
• Provide personal care support.
• Administer medication as required.
• Assist clients with washing and dressing.
• Perform shopping tasks for clients.
• Manage housekeeping duties.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Take clients to appointments or outings.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Driving

Team player

Communication

Job description

We are recruiting for a Home Carer / Home Care Assistant on behalf of a well established and high-quality local home care provider who have supported a number of elderly clients living in Ledbury and the surrounding towns and villages to live an independent life in the comfort of their own homes by providing their care needs since 2019.

The Care Company was established by the current owner who started their career as a nurse working in the community and at GP surgeries and has a passion for quality care in the community.

On Offer

• A permanent part-time or full-time job (working hours of between 16 and 35 hours are available). Flexible working to fit around current commitments and / or children too.
• Set hourly rates Monday to Friday until 5pm of 13.00, Weekdays after 6pm this rises to 13.50 and at Weekends the hourly rate rises again to 14.50.
• Paid mileage - 45p per mile and paid travel time.
• Double pay for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
• Blue light card.
• Pension scheme.
• Full paid in-house training provided.
• All training and office meetings paid.
• Opportunity to complete NVQ level 23 & 4 in Health and Social care.
• The opportunity to be part of a family feel supportive team of Home Carers.

Duties

• Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day.
• Personal care.
• Administering medication.
• Assisting Clients with washing and dressing.
• Shopping.
• Housekeeping.
• Meal preparation.
• Taking Clients for appointments or outings.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or from working within the NHS for over one year.
• A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle.
• Have a genuine passion to want to help others.
• Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude.
• To be living within a 10 mile radius of Ledbury.
• To be living and have the right to work in the UK. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are not being considered for this role.