caregiver Long Eaton, England
Job description
Join our team of compassionate health professionals at Hygea Homecare! We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our clients in the comfort of their own homes. We want you on our team if you have a genuine interest in making a difference and excellent communication skills.
Position Summary:
As a Care Assistant working 4 on and 4 off, your primary role will be to provide our clients with personal care, household assistance, and emotional support. You will play a vital role in ensuring their well-being and quality of life. We seek individuals with strong organisational and problem-solving skills who can work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities:
- Meet clients' personal and household care needs, including dressing, grooming, skincare, medication observation, and housekeeping.
- Monitor and report any changes in the client's condition, taking appropriate action as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of all care visits.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with clients, family members, and other professionals.
- Assist clients with their physical and emotional needs.
- Administer palliative and clinical care according to individual care plans.
- Ensure the safety and security of clients and their environment.
Qualifications:
- No Qualifications are necessary; training is provided. *You are paid more per hour if you hold an NVQ Level 2 or above.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Current driver's license and access to a vehicle.
- Willingness to learn.
- Reliable nature.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
Job Benefits:
- Four working days on and four off, on rotation.
- Remuneration: £10.60 - £17.25 excluding Christmas Day, which is paid at double time.(Depending on experience and qualifications)
- Permanent contracts with company benefits.
- Mileage payments at 40p per mile per working shift.
- Travel payments between client visits and to and from home.
- Company sick pay for contracted employees.
- Wellness and perks scheme, including free mental health support and employee discounts.
- Free DBS checks as part of employment.
- Ongoing accredited training.
- Free uniform, safety kit, and personal protective equipment.
Locations we operate in:
You will support clients in their homes in the following locations: Long Eaton, Sandiacre, Sawley, Risley, Breaston, and Draycott in Derbyshire. We strive to assign work as close to your home as possible, minimising travel (owning a car is preferred).
Our shift patterns:
We aim to give an outstanding work-life balance, and shift patterns are arranged based on your contract and availability; This position is based on four days on and four days off; this could be a mix of earlies or lates and weekends on rotation.
We would love to hear from you if you possess the above qualifications and are passionate about making a difference. Unfortunately, we do not provide sponsorship for this vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.60-£17.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: CCA44
