caregiver Swansea, Wales
Job description
Job Title – Part Time and Full Time Care Assistant
Job Type - Part Time and Full Time Positions Available
Full UK driver's license and access to own vehicle essential
Location – Swansea, Covering Post Codes - SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4, SA5, SA6 and SA7
Salary
Non-SCW-registered = £10.50 per hour on weekdays
SCW Registered = £10.65 per hour on weekdays
NVQ L 3 = £10.75 per hour on weekdays
A flat £13 per hour on weekends
We pay travel time, as well as a mileage rate of 30p per mile
Benefits
- Fortnightly Pay: Living at Home provides a reliable and consistent payment schedule, offering peace of mind and financial stability.
- Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid holidays, which allow you to have well-deserved breaks and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Guaranteed Hour Contracts: Enjoy the security of guaranteed hour contracts, which provide stability and assurance in your work schedule.
- Uplift in Pay on Bank Holidays: Enjoy an uplift in pay rate when working on bank holidays, recognising the importance of your commitment during these special times.
- Real Career Progression: Living at Home fosters an environment that encourages and supports career growth, offering opportunities for advancement within the organisation.
Feel Valued for Your Work: Living at Home recognises and appreciates the hard work and dedication of its employees, creating a supportive and appreciative work environment.
Enjoy a Pension Scheme: As an employee, you can benefit from a pension scheme that helps you plan for a secure financial future.
Receive a £250 Welcome Bonus: Upon successfully completing the 12-week probationary period, you will receive a generous £250 welcome bonus.
Competitive Pay: Earn between £10.50 and £13 per hour, along with an additional 30p mileage reimbursement.
Paid Travel Time: Your travel time is compensated, ensuring that you are fairly compensated for your efforts.
Longer Duration Calls: Most calls last a minimum of one hour, allowing you to build meaningful connections with clients and provide comprehensive care.
£250 Refer a Friend Bonus: By referring a friend to join the team, you can earn a £250 bonus, creating opportunities for both you and your friends.
Comprehensive Training and Mentoring: Benefit from a comprehensive training and mentoring programme, ensuring you have the necessary skills and support to excel in your role.
Accredited Training: City & Guilds (NVQ)-accredited training is provided, enhancing your professional development and opening up future career opportunities.
Experience Great Job Satisfaction: Working at Living at Home offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, providing a sense of fulfilment and satisfaction.
Our runs start at approximately 7am until 2pm, and 4pm until 10pm.
We also provide block hour sitting services with our clients.
Full UK driver's license and access to own vehicle essential
The Care Assistant Role
We are looking for a care assistant to join our team to support our clients in their day-to-day lives, from personal care to social and recreational activities, acting as an expert on the health needs of our clients as well as a friendly face for them to talk to.
The care assistant will work closely with our management, alongside other carers, and our clients at their own home.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
- Supporting people with personal care
- Making breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Visiting their local community centres, shops, family, and friends
- Supporting with medication management
- Attending medical appointments
- Household tasks such as cleaning
Personal Specification
- Good time keeping
- Attention to detail
- Strong communicator
- Willingness to learn and be part of a team
- Our home care is community-based so you must live locally
- You must be a car owner with a full driving license
- Our care assistants must be aged 18 and over
- You must have a smartphone that can download our app
Personal Qualities
- Emotionally intelligent
- Empathetic
- Friendly
- Reliable
Living at Home Company Culture
Our care delivery is friendly, caring, committed and is inspirational to our clients.
Each of our clients have a personalised care plan including a One Page Profile which is tailored to their specific needs, hobbies, and interests.
Our service is focused on the desired outcomes of the client. Whether this is receiving support to re-engage in their local community; or to get up in the morning and ready to start their day, you could be the one to make these special and important moments happen.
If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you.
However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers.
This could be the start of your new career, with our full support and outstanding training, anything is possible if you put your head and heart into it.
Full UK driver's license and access to own vehicle essential
Ref.LAH Care Assistant 03/07/2023
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 - 40 per week
Salary: £10.50-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Matching gift scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Signing bonus
Application question(s):
- Do you live in or around Swansea?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Ref.LAH Care Assistant 17/07/2023
