Job description
Care Workers required to travel to the homes of our clients in Derby and the surrounding area.
This role could be suitable for students, school-age parents, semi-retired and anyone who genuinely enjoys looking after others!
Our staffing team continues to expand and we truly appreciate the hard work and dedication that our frontline carers bring to their job of caring and providing relief for many families.
This role is flexible which means it can be worked around existing family commitments, and study for example.
- Part-time
- Full-time
- Zero-hour
Pay rates will be dependent on the level of experience/number of years in care worked
- £9.00 to £11.00 per hour
- Rates will go up after supervision/reviews depending on performance
This is a fantastic opportunity whether you are new to care or you have years of experience.
Essential Criteria:
- Must be prepared to travel between homes
- Must have access to transport
- Must be willing to work a high-standard
- Must be willing to undergo all training
- Must be prepared to go through job shadowing
***Mileage paid at 35ppm***
Duties will vary depending on the level of care required and at which level you are trained but we have included some day-to-day duties:
- Mobility Assistance
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Bath/shower assistance
- Conversation and companionship
- Teeth brushing
- Preparing nutritious meals/feeding
- Housework and laundry
- Grocery shopping
- Completing paperwork
Your role is important because:
You will bring peace of mind to family members, provide companionship, and support your clients to live independently. You'll ensure they are safe and raise any concerns regarding their health.
Who Your clients/service users may be…?
You may support a wide range of people. Some may suffer from short term illness or longer-term medical conditions. Some of your clients may have come out of hospital and require temporary care to help them get back on their feet. Some of your clients may have Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and some may have more complex needs.
Do you have the following strengths?
You must have excellent communication skills and time-keeping abilities. You must be observant, confident, and compassionate. You should be able to empathise and show kindness and professionalism. You must be committed and enjoy what you do. You should be responsible and able to work independently, but also work well with others and be able to take and follow instruction without any conflict.
If caring for others puts a smile on your face and you enjoy having conversation and a varied job role, please email your CV for consideration. CVs are reviewed within 24-hours and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0-40 per week
Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to your own transport? This does not include a pushbike or lifts from family-members or friends
- Are you based in Derby?
- Are you willing to travel in between homes to care for your clients?
- Please provide your postcode
- Please provide the hours and days you are available to work?
- Do you require your certificate of sponsorship?
- Please note, as part of your role you will be required to deliver personal care
- Have you any experience of working in Domiciliary/Community Care? Please note, this is not essential
Work Location: One location
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