Job Description
Working in our local community for an “Outstanding” rated care provider.
We are members of the “Real Living Wage Foundation”.
Mornings 7am-2.30pm , Evenings 2.30pm-10pm. Flexible hours available and negotiable.
Probation for three months, at £11.60 per hour.
Thereafter £12.20-£12.50 per hour PLUS Mileage (45p per mile). Rates increase on weekends.
Drivers only.
Female care workers preferred. Full-time availability including weekends desirable. Full availability means 16 hours per week guaranteed, 30+ hours per week expected.
Sunderland and surrounding areas.
Would you like to make a positive difference to your community? Have you considered what it would be like to work in care? Come and join our family and see how rewarding it is!
We are currently looking for people to join our team of Care Assistants & Care Workers based in and around the above areas to help care for people in their own homes. You must be a driver, with access to your own vehicle to apply for the role.
What’s on Offer?
- The opportunity to have a meaningful impact on people's lives!
- The opportunity to work for an “Outstanding” provider that is also one of the highest rated care providers in the country!
- Ongoing, paid training
- Referral Bonuses
- Personal professional development within the company
- Competitive rates of pay
- Three free uniforms
- Unlimited PPE
- Paid Mileage at £0.45p per mile
- Supportive management team
- Staff support at QCF levels 2,3,4 and 5.
- Vehicles can be provided for those who do not have access to their own.
We work on a 2 week, rolling rota – so, you will know in advance what you are working. 6 days, followed by 4 days – with each alternate weekend off!
About the role:
Our Care Assistants provide support to our clients, in their own homes by assisting with:
- Support with medication
- Personal care requirements like showering, incontinence needs, or getting ready for the day
- Grocery shopping and meal preparation
- Outings, activities, errands
- Light household cleaning and domestic assistance
What you will need:
- A willingness to learn
- A reliable nature
- A flexible approach to your working pattern
You will need full driving licence, with access to your own vehicle to apply for the role.
**Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9**
Whether you’ve worked with the NHS, in hospitals, cared for a family member. Maybe you’ve done none of the above, but you’re caring, hardworking and compassionate. With our brilliant training program on offer, we can provide you with the confidence to become a care worker.
If you’d like to hear more, please contact Rachel on 01915141556, or 07824096439 or Apply Now.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 - 35 per week
Salary: £12.20-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
Shift:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and own transport (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 230428