We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at Radfield Home Care Liverpool North & Sefton.
We're currently looking for people to work between 10 and 16 hours per week. Specifically 7am - 2pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sundays.
Location: This role is based in the Sefton area.
Pay: We pay excellent hourly rates of between £12.60 and £13.10 an hour per hour PLUS we also pay time and a half on all bank holidays.
Due to the nature of the role, our Clients are currently asking for female staff only.
We have excellent working hours which are:
- Morning Shift between 7am - 2pm
- Evening shift: 4pm -11pm
- We also all work alternative weekends.
- Please note we are looking for part time.
About you:
Are you a team player? Are you methodical, driven, hard working and determined? Are you a kind and compassionate person looking for a new chapter in your career? Then we want to hear from you! Please note - we do not offer any form of sponsorship.
Benefits / Package
- Market leading hourly wage of between £12.60 and £13.10 an hour!
- Market leading pay
- Paid DBS
- Referral bonus scheme
- Free uniform
- 5.6 weeks paid holidays
- Paid travel time between care visits
- Mileage payments (45 pence per mile)
- Flexible working patterns
- Full and part-time positions
- Ongoing training and career opportunities
- Supportive management team
- A commitment to 'caring for our carers' pledge
- Monthly rewards
Who are we?
Here at Radfield we are absolutely focused on providing the highest standard of care to our clients, and in order to do that the commitment of our home carers is commendable. They work extremely hard to ensure vulnerable people in the Liverpool and Sefton area are well cared for, so we make sure that we look after them in return.
Paying the Real Living Wage means our care teams are some of the highest paid carers, but rightfully so as they do a fantastic job every day/
What values do we look for in our staff?
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- To be Kind, Caring and Empathetic.
- To maintain Professionalism at all times.
- A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference.
- Excellence
- Responsibility
- Happiness and Honesty – we encourage team members to consider how these values apply to their roles and interview against these values.
- Our mission is to Build Relationships, Enrich Lives and Care for People.
Key responsibilities:
- Companionship – We all appreciate a sit down with a cup of tea after a long day. Make time to sit down with your client & listen to stories about their day or plans for the rest of the week.
- Accompaniment – Although taking the client out on an evening is unlikely, just you being there & on hand for them can make all the difference.
- Meal preparation – We all love & appreciate a home cooked meal, a warming dinner in these winter months could be what they look forward to the most.
- Light housekeeping - "Tidy house, tidy mind' helping your clients 'house' remain a 'home'
- Personal Care - Ensuring your clients are safe & happy ready for a good night’s sleep.
Essential criteria:
- Positive person.
- Willing to be a team player.
- Professional manner at all times
- Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
- Your own car and to have business insurance.
- Able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).
- Please note - people do NOT need experience in care for this role. We are very much interested in your values as a person and we provide excellent training for all staff.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.60-£13.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person?
- Do you have your own car for work?
- What location are you based please?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
