YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND CURRENTLY BE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. WE CURRENTLY DO NOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM ABROAD.
Looking for a job worth getting out of bed for?
An exciting new career opportunity jam packed with job satisfaction?
Look no further we have you covered!
Right at Home Preston is a friendly, local homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset. We are looking for friendly, reliable, and ambitious Care Assistants to join our team.
We have positions available, and hours are 7.00am to 2.00pm and 3.00pm to 10.30pm. You will need to be available on 3-4 days per week including alternative weekends.
You probably already have the skills you need to make a great Care Assistant, but we will teach you everything you need to know with our industry leading training.
Please note: Only Female Applicants can be considered due to the nature of the contracts we have currently. As this role involves giving care to patients in their own home you must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle.
What we offer our Care Assistants:
- Pay rates £13.47 per hour
- Guaranteed Hours contracts available
- 5* Indeed Employee reviews.
- Access to high-quality training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role
- GOOD rating from England's Care Quality Commission.
- Minimum call times of 1 hour
- Flexible shifts close to home
- You will be part of our friendly team of Care assistants and community network.
- You will receive comprehensive induction training and ongoing professional development. Support with obtaining NVQ qualifications
- Career progression opportunities and room to grow
- Mileage allowance 35p per mile.
- Access to apply for a Blue light card offering hundreds of discounts.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Holiday Pay included
- A role that offers something different every day and plenty of job satisfaction
- A friendly, supportive employer that really listens, values and appreciates everything that you do
Duties will include:
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times.
- Duties will include aspects of personal care to allow Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort.
- Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drinks and snacks.
- To provide assistance with other tasks of daily living which may include cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of their environment, shopping, laundry and bill paying.
- To assist Clients to take medication as identified in their care plan.
- To provide social support, talking and listening to the Client, helping them to maintain contact with friends and family and other contacts in potentially isolating situations.
- To contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility.
Requirements of a Care Assistant:
- Be available to work week days and alternative weekends
- Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as you will be travelling to clients to care for them in their own home.
- Currently be living in the UK (we do not accept applications from abroad at this time)
- Have a genuine passion to want to help others
- Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude
Right at Home Preston covers clients in the following areas: Penwortham, Longton, Walmer Brdige, Much Hoole, Tarleton, Croston, Leyland, Bamber Bridge, Fullwood, Barton, Broughton, Ingol and surrounding areas.
If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers. This could be the start of your new career, with our full support and outstanding training, anything is possible if you put your head and heart into it.
Interested? Apply now.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- What is the first part of your Postcode in which you reside?
- We do not have a licence to issue CoS. If you require CoS to work in the UK, please do not apply. Please confirm you do not need CoS to work in the UK.
- Are you able to work 3-4 days a week including alternative weekends
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to your own car for work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
