Care Assistant Melksham, England
Job description
This is a Domiciliary Support Worker position, involving visiting multiple individuals during a shift, therefore a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
Locations we cover : Melksham, Bradford on Avon, Rowde, Lacock, Urchfont, Poulshot, Calne, Chippenham, Devizes, Trowbridge, Warminster and Westbury.
Autonomy Care support young people and adults in their day-to-day lives, helping them to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of their own homes while ensuring that their wellbeing, and care needs are met, 24 hours a day.
Check out our company page to see what our support workers say about Autonomy Care Group.
Join us and you can expect
- Monday to Friday 7.00am to 8.00pm £11 per hour
- Monday to Friday 8.00pm to 10.00pm £11.75 per hour
- Saturday and Sunday 7.00am to 8.00pm £11.75 per hour
- Saturday and Sunday 8.00pm to 10.00pm £12.65 per hour
- Bank Holiday £16.50 - £19 per hour
- Paid business mileage (45p for cars)
- Holiday top-up payments made for regular over time (T&C's)
Benefits
- £300 welcome bonus (T&C's can be found on our website)
- Employee referral scheme (earn up to £300)*
- Long service awards
- Employee of the month awards
- Access to blue light card discounts
- Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
- 24 hour confidential employee advice line
Shifts
- Between 7am and 10pm
- Working alternate weekends is essential
Training and Development
- Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
- Mandatory Training provided
Job description
- Everyday tasks such as shopping, sitting services and light housework to encourage self-help skills
- Creating fun and engaging activities
- Assisting with cooking and support in the kitchen
- Assisting with fantastic days out with our service users
- Assisting with personal care with our service users
- Completing relevant documentation
About you
You will:
- Hold a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions
- Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someones life
- Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.
If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.
If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We are a disability confident employer
We are a mental health at work committed employer
Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £11.00-£12.65 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
