Community Care Assistant Wigan, England
Job description
Community Care Assistants needed in Orrell, Shevington & Pemberton areas of Wigan.
Full and Part Time Care Assistants needed to provide support and companionship to clients of all ages, in their own homes.
PCS is a family-run care provider, covering multiple areas within the Northwest of England. We are committed to supporting vulnerable people so that they can continue their lives with dignity and independence in their own homes.
Competitive Pay Details:
- Paid Mileage: 20p per mile
- All Public Holidays paid at Double Time
Job Benefits:
- Set Contracted Hours
- Free Enhanced DBS Check*
- Paid Refresher Training**
- NVQ Opportunities
- Pension Scheme
- 5.6 weeks Paid Holidays
- Free In-house Counselling Service for all Staff
- E-Bike to Work Scheme
Job Details:
- Part Time Hours: minimum 16 hours per week
- Shift patterns 7:00am – 2:00pm and/or 3:30pm til 11:00pm
- Full Initial Training and Induction will be provided
- Driving & Walking Shifts available
Daily duties may include providing support with; Personal Care (Bathing, Toileting, Dressing etc), Medication, Meal Preparation and providing Companionship. Encouraging and organising visits into the Community may also be required, such as; Shopping and Appointments.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, caring and committed to providing a high standard of service. No experience required!
Please Note: Successful applicants will need to attend an Interview and Training at our Head Office in Skelmersdale. (Transport for Training can be arranged upon request)
* Should the Applicant fail to complete their 3 month probationary period, the Applicant will become responsible for this charge
** Training required during Employment, following the initial Training and Induction will be paid at an hourly rate (Induction training is unpaid).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90-£11.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wigan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you currently live in the UK
Experience:
- Care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
