Job description
We are looking for care assistants in the ferndown area who are kind, caring and compassionate. If that sounds like you, then we want you to join our team!
Burley’s home care is a friendly, family run, award winning business born out of a passion to want to provide meaningful and sustained care for people in their own homes. The transition into care can be a difficult time and often overwhelming, if you think you can provide the care and compassion that our clients need then we want to hear from you.
Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role so please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
We’re committed to keeping the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes in Ferndown, and surrounding areas so our care assistants help with anything from everyday tasks around our customers’ homes through to complex care needs. We appreciate that every customer is different, and therefore every day will be different. As a care assistant your role will include:
· Companionship.
· Assisting customers with preparing and cooking meals.
· Supporting customers with all aspects of personal care.
· Assisting customers with all aspects of their medication.
· Supporting customers with home management, such as housework and errands.
· Promoting customer well-being to live their life to the full.
The ideal candidate will:
· Be over the age of 18 years old.
· Have a driving license and access to their own vehicle.
· Be an excellent communicator with the ability to work well with others.
· Ideally have a customer service background and some experience of a care related role even supporting a relative or loved one. Full training will be given by a team mentor.
What we provide:
· Competitive rates of pay up to £15.00 per hour, double bank holiday pay rates.
· Paid travel time – you are paid for the time it takes you to travel between each customer visit.
· Paid mileage of 40p per mile between calls.
· Supportive, proactive, and understanding management.
· Full induction training provided and paid and Paid shadow shifts for all new starters.
· Free Blue Light card – discounts and special offers for hundreds of retailers*
· Company pension scheme.
· 28 days paid annual leave, pro rata.
· Free Uniform – provision of uniform.
· Career pathway and progression, Access to nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs.
Please contact our Recruitment Team on 01425470411 for more information regarding the role. Alternatively, visit our website https://www.burleyshomecareservices.co.uk/quick-apply/
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship
Part-time hours: 15 -37 per week
Salary: Up to £15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Ty67