Rapid Response Care Worker

Cera Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking experienced and compassionate Rapid Response Care Workers to join their nurse-led team. As a Care Worker, you will provide person-centered care to clients with complex health needs. Applicants should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and must hold a valid driver's license. This role offers a guaranteed 36-hour contract and various employee benefits, including training, holiday pay, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS / PVG, company mobile phone and uniform

Access to WeCare benefits & discounts platform

Exclusive road-related discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Career development pathway

Wellbeing support program

Extra earnings through referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with nurse-led clients.
• Driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care to clients with complex health needs.
• Work in a dynamic complex care team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Compassionate care

Job description

We're recruiting experienced dedicated and compassionate Rapid Response Care Workers to join our nurse-led team at Cera to provide care to our clients in and around the Preston (PR1) area.

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Rapid Response Care Workers to join our dynamic complex care team. This role is ideal for compassionate professionals with a minimum of 2 years' experience working with nurse-led clients. As a Rapid Response Care Worker, you will deliver high-quality, person-centered care to clients with complex health needs.

Shifts include

• Guaranteed 36 hour contract
• Rota provided at least 2 weeks in advance
• 12 hour shifts covering either days or nights with alternate weekends

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

Our benefits include

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS / PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Key Requirements

• Previous experience
• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle
• You will be subject to a DBS / PVG check and references
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK

We’ve brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!