Job Description
Do you want to work for a care company that was named WINNER for best home care provider in 2022?
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant with our team here at Tamar Homecare based in the Plymouth area.
Are you kind? Compassionate? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then this is the perfect role for YOU.
If you're a genuinely caring person with the right attitude, then we want to speak with you. No one day is ever the same, which is why we love what we do!
Contract: Permanent contract, full time and part time roles available. Guaranteed hours or zero-hour contract. It's up to you.
Hours: Mornings, afternoons, evenings or night shifts available with shift times of 8am - 2.30pm and 3.30pm - 9pm. To make shift patterns fair for everyone, we all work every Saturday or Sunday, or a full weekend on alternate weeks.
Pay: £10.42 - pre-probation passed
- £10.50 - weekdays after probation
- £11.50 - weekends after probation
- £0.45 - mileage
- £10.42 - travel time (up to 5 mins)
- £10.42 - training, supervision, meetings
- 1.5x pay - bank holidays
What do our staff say?
‘I’ve been working for Tamar for almost 3 years. The hours suit me as I have children. The company has such lovely staff who are really approachable, supporting and kind.’ Amy, Care Assistant, Tamar Homecare.
We're welcoming anyone with a positive attitude and are looking to speak with;
- Students who are looking for shift patterns around College or University.
- People who are semi or fully retired who are looking to work 1-2 days a week.
- People looking to work shift patterns around their busy personal life.
- People who are looking for a full time role and are flexible.
Benefits / Package
- In-house training and trainer
- E-bikes available for transport
- PAID travel time £10.42 ph
- PAID training £10.42 ph
- Enhanced bank holidays rates
- Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
- FREE DBS
- 28 days holiday per year, pro rata
- Blue Light Discount Card – Online & high street discounts
- Free Uniform & PPE
- £300 Refer a friend scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Guaranteed hours or zero-hour contract. It's up to you.
Who are we?
Tamar Homecare has one simple mission – to provide the highest-quality care to enable people to live fuller lives.
We provide care and support to people living in Plymouth, Saltash, Plymstock, Plympton, Ivybridge and the surrounding areas to enable them to live fuller lives at home
Our ideal candidate:
- Proactive person who can use your own decision making
- Willingness to learn and develop your skills
- Good Attitude and work ethic
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Empathetic to people and kind
- Good communication skills
- A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
- A full UK driving licence and your own car is essential.
Key responsibilities:
- Personal care includes washing, dressing, bathing and toileting
- medication monitoring and/or assistance.
- Social duties include preparing and cooking meals
- Essential cleaning
- Assisting with shopping trips and extracurricular activities.
- Being a really fun person, who loves working with people and genuinely looking to have a fun filled career in care.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week
Salary: £10.42-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
Application question(s):
- Are you a kind person who enjoys caring for other people?
- Are you looking to work part time or full time? We have both options.
- Are you based in the Plymouth area?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person