caregiver Wigan, England
Job description
Belong are an innovative not for profit provider of person centred care for older people; specialising in dementia care. As we enter a period of growth and expansion there has never been a better time to join us! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Belong Wigan.
What you will be doing… You’ll be working in one of our households with a warm, friendly team as a Care Assistant. Working in Belong Wigan you can make a real impact to the lives of older people; giving them the support to continue to live independently by providing excellent personal centred care.
To apply for this role you will need to have experience in the sector and evidence of working through the care certificate (as a minimum requirement)
You will carry out a variety of duties including:*
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Cooking
- Dementia care
- Activities
- Exercise
- Uploading day to day details on care plans
In return you will receive:
- Competitive salary £10.90 p/h - £11.40 p/h (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Free DBS check*
- Paid for Blue Light Card
- Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid Induction
- Access to Occupational Health support
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
- Colleague recognition events
- Personal pension scheme
- Extensive PPE available for all staff
- Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
- Access to the Village Bistro for subsidised meals, tea and coffee
We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90-£11.40 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have a care certificate or NVQ in health care?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
