Weekends Home Care Assistant Swansea, Wales
Job description
£10.50 per hour plus travel time and mileage (45p per mile)
Aylecare is a local family-owned business that cares about caring. Our aim is to allow people to stay in their own home for as long as possible. We are currently looking for new carers (no experience needed) to meet the needs of our service users with dignity and to promote their independence. If you’re a compassionate, kind, reliable and enthusiastic person with a willingness to learn, who would love to have a rewarding job and make a difference by having a positive impact on the daily lives of our service users, we have the role for you.
At present, we cover most of the Swansea area. However, all our runs are kept local to avoid unnecessary traveling. Current areas covered include Gorseinon, Pontarddulais, Penclawdd, Gowerton, Dunvant, Killay, Sketty, Townhill, Morriston and Penlan.
Carer Responsibilities:
· Assisting with getting up and going to bed.
· Assisting with bathing/showering.
· Helping with personal care needs.
· Preparing food and drinks.
· Assisting with medication.
· Companionship calls.
· Domestic tasks.
Carer Requirements:
· You must have a current driving license and your own transport as this position will involve travelling.
NOTE: Previous experience is not required as we provide full induction training. We can enrol you on a funded QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care, as well as offer an ongoing training to further enhance your skills and knowledge.
Carer Benefits:
· Well established family-owned care company – over 20 years.
· Travel time and mileage paid.
· Competitive rates of pay, including time and a half on all Bank Holidays.
· Up to 28 days paid holiday per year.
· Fully paid inhouse induction training.
· Free first uniform.
· Free carer's parking permit.
· Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 for every person.
· Regular ongoing paid training to further enhance your skills including QCF in Care level 2 and upwards. We also have access to a variety of courses available to complete via e-learning to further enhance your knowledge.
· Full PPE provided.
· Career advancement opportunities such as Senior Carer, Care Co-ordinator to allow you to upskill and retrain.
· Smartphone app for rotas and managing your holidays.
· Blue Light Card entitlement, which gives you access to discounts and rewards across a variety of shops and businesses.
***You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and register with Social Care Wales.***
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends only
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
