Homecare Assistant

Chs Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount scheme

Telehealth service (Doctor Care Online

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday entitlement 30–35 days (pro‑rR

Job summary

CHS Group is seeking a Homecare Assistant to support older people in their own homes in Watford. You will deliver companionship and practical care as part of a community service, working with the Care and Support Manager to promote independence and social engagement.

No formal care qualifications are required as full on-the-job training is provided. A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle within 5 miles of the scheme are essential.

Qualifications

• No care experience required; full training provided.
• On-the-job development opportunities and DBS where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and practical support to older people in their homes.
• Support tenants to maintain independent living skills and social activity.
• Collaborate with Care and Support Manager to deliver high standards of care.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Flexible

Driving licence

Education

No formal care qualifications required

Tools

Vehicle access

Job description

Homecare Assistant - 15hpw

No care experience or qualification necessary. Transferrable life experience or experience of caring for others desirable

What you’ll do

Provide a Community Home Care Service to older people in their own homes, as well as working with the Care and Support Manager to deliver a high standard of companionship, care and support to tenants in the scheme enabling them to maintain their independent living skills. Encourage their social interaction with family, friends, other tenants and community organisations.

About you

• Aged 17 years or over
• A genuine desire to help others and make a positive contribution from day one
• A friendly, committed, flexible team player, with a compassionate person-centred approach
• Transferrable life experience, or experience of caring for others
• No care experience or qualification is necessary as you will be fully trained on the job.
• For those staff wishing to develop and obtain a qualification, we offer a level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and recognise this achievement with a one-off payment of £250.
• You must have a full, clean UK driving licence, access to a vehicle for work purposes and business use car insurance as we provide care to customers within a 5 mile radius of the scheme.

We can Offer

Benefits

• Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
• Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Company sick pay
• 58p per mile business mileage allowance
• Refer a friend scheme (£250)
• Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible Working Policy
• Full induction
• Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
• Free DBS (for relevant posts)
• Free onsite/nearby parking
• Blue Light Card (Housing with Care only)
• Selling annual leave (Housing with Care)
• Recruitment and retention payment of of £150 after completion of 6 months’ successful probationary period and £100 on completion of a further 6 months’ continuous service (for eligible roles in Housing with Care)

Moorlands Court (CQC rated Good) is part of the charitable organisation CHS Group and supports the elderly both in our Schemes and in our communities to lead fulfilling lives confidently and as independently as possible. What makes us different is our ongoing commitment to make a positive difference to individual lives and to invest in ongoing organisational training and personal development. If you would like to work for an organisation that provides the type of care that you would expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service, this may expedite your application process.

PLEASE NOTE UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP