Job Description
Care Worker
Do you love going the extra mile for people to make them feel valued and respected?
Here at Unicare, there is a reason why over 90% of residents are satisfied with the care we provide. From the friendly smile at the door, to the person-centred care delivered in each individual’s home, you’ll help us improve the lives of older and vulnerable people– and feel extremely rewarded for what you do.
Unicare Live-in is a professional provider of high-quality home care that enables both older and young people to live in their own homes for as long as possible. Services include 24-hour live in care, day care and a respite service. All professional carers are employed by us. Our recruitment process for carers is rigorous and those who are selected receive market-leading training and on-going professional development to ensure the very highest standards of care.
We only deliver the very highest standards of care that enable people to live with choice, dignity and independence in the comfort of their home, whilst improving lifestyle and quality of life. To be a leading live-in care provider in the UK by delivering a genuine and affordable alternative to residential care.
Our Care Workers have described being a ‘friend’, a ‘helping hand’ and even ‘the best tea maker’ at work! Today, what will you be?
What the role of Care Worker involves:
- Assisting residents with personal needs where necessary and appropriate e.g. getting up in the morning, washing / bathing and dressing; helping with undressing and getting into bed in the evening.
- Providing assistance with household and domestic tasks, e.g. laundry, shopping, cleaning, and financial transactions such as paying bills.
- Making meals, drinks and snacks where necessary.
- Encouraging and enabling residents to follow agreed care plans.
- Keeping care managers, the service and key agencies informed about the wellbeing of residents and the progress of the care being undertaken.
What you need:
- No experience is necessary however a positive, can do attitude and a willingness to learn is a must. Qualification and or Experience in care industry of medical background are an advantage.
- To be kind and friendly
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- Commitment to undertake necessary further training
- A friendly and caring approach
- A genuine desire to help people
- Reliability and flexibility
- The ability to use your initiative
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
What you will get in return:
- An hourly rate of at least 10% above the National Living Wage
- Paid annual leave
- Paid training and shadowing with experienced Care Workers
- Ongoing Specialist Care Training
- Career progression
- Dedicated support from your Line Manager
- Uniform provided
- Pension scheme
Unicare is passionate about people and committed to investing in employees to help them to be the best they can be. There has never been a better time to join us as the organisation continues to make a positive difference to society, through the provision of quality housing and care for older and vulnerable people.
An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £22,360.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Day centre
- Extra care housing
- Homecare
- Live-in
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All attendees at our office are mandated to wear a face mask, regular monitoring of temperature, and routine usage of hand sanitizer.
Language:
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Unicare 003
Expected start date: 30/04/2023