Care Workers needed (drivers preferably) Billingham/Norton Middlesbrough, England
Job description
Become a caregiver for the vulnerable population within Teesside, join our friendly established team. Work for a company that will make you feel valued and wants all of its employees to progress throughout their career with Kensington Home Care Ltd..
We are looking for caring and compassionate people who want to make a difference to people's lives. All applicants must be flexible and able to work at key times of service delivery, various shifts available. We are looking for drivers preferably who can work alternative weekends, who have excellent communication skills and have the ability to support people in the community with all aspects of their daily living routines who will respect their dignity and who will promote choice and privacy at all times
Benefits:
- Generous rates of pay £11.12 (enhanced rates for bank holidays)
- Mileage paid at 45p per mile
- Paid travel time
- Refer a friend scheme
- Paid certificated Training
- Paid Shadowing (up to 25 hours)
- Paid DBS
- Free uniform
- Flexible working (contracts available)
- 28 days annual leave pro rata
- Free company pension
- Access to Bright HR (Employee assistance line for employee and family)
- Access to Blue Light card
The role:
- To provide excellent personal care and support within peoples own homes
- Administer medications
- Shopping and Domestic work
- Companionship
- Some sleepings and waking nights may be available
- Social interaction/sitting service
- Prepare and assist with meals
Requirements:
- To be of a caring nature
- All training will be given for you to succeed in your role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Ability to work as a team or as an individual
- Self motivating, enthusiastic and friendly to others
- Positive hard working attitude
Desirable:
- Driving licence and access to own vehicle
- NVQ 2/3
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0 - 48 per week
Salary: From £11.12 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Do you own a vehicle
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Kensington HCC
Expected start date: 14/09/2023
