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If you are passionate about providing care to a high standard in the community, supporting individuals to remain living in their own residence and to continue to be as independent as possible, then we are the company you need to be working for.

Astar Homecare Ltd are currently recruiting for full time and part time staff in Colchester and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in having a highly skilled, highly motivated team, who go above and beyond for all.

Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given as well as the company supporting you in your career progression. Must hold a current UK driving license or be able to get around different houses in one specific area (ie bicycle)

We aim to give our staff block areas to work within and provide continuity with all our staff and clients. We also have Champions within our team.

We support clients with all different identified needs and this ranges from Dementia to end of life to mental health. Some of our clients are supported with personal care, some companionship and some a bit of everything.

This vacancy is subject to an Enhance DBS, this is paid for through the company. You get paid for mandatory training which at this time is completed online due to Covid-19.

PLEASE NOTE: You are required to hold a driving license, or have means of transport as this is community based working.

What we offer:

· Paid holiday

· Free induction training

· Free Enhanced DBS

· Regular paid refresher training

· Free Blue Light Card

· Buddy system

· Free uniform

· Mobile phone

· Fuel Card

· Electric bike for walkers

· Opportunity to study for QCF/Diploma in Health and Social Care funded by the company

· Care of the month voucher

· Attendance bonus

· Bring-in-a-friend bonus scheme

· Exceptional support from our office staff and existing care assistants

· Wellbeing programme

· Optional private healthcare

· Company pension scheme

in the first instance please send your CV through or telephone us on 01206 890907 or 07849853301.

Job type: Full time, Part time, evenings 4-10pm, long days and weekends only. We are also looking for bank staff who have the option to work when needed.

Hours range from 16-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Salary: From £10.59 per hour starting pay

COVID-19 considerations: We have a main office and are following the guidelines re entry. Most of the interviews in the first instance will be carried out over the telephone.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

Salary: From £10.59 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Mersea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PCA-WM