We are looking to hire a dedicated and caring person to join a welcoming and supportive team! You do not need experience as we will give you full training, induction, and support. Personal qualities and a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable people are what we look for.
Our select care workers are passionate about delivering the best possible care service to people living in their own homes. Most of our clients are elders but all are vulnerable and in need of our support. We take this very seriously.
A car or vehicle is a must as full time workers are required to work all the above areas!
We can offer a salaried position in some cases. Hours can be guaranteed if your availability is good.
**Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship to overseas applicants at this time**
Our shift times are as follows
- Morning/Lunch shift 07:00 to 14:00
- Tea Shift 15:00 to 18:30
- Evening shift 18:30 to 22:00
We require all our full time carers to work at least Two of the above shifts every Alternate weekend. It can be one or both weekend days – your choice.
*Car driver/owner essential
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Kind, caring, thoughtful, hardworking, and reliable
*Open and willing to learn
*Well organised and able to adapt to change.
Great Rates of Pay
*£13.95 to £15.30/hour & up to £16.50 weekends (depending on time of day and experience)
✓ Petrol paid between clients (35p – 45p per mile).
✓ 28 days paid leave
✓ Fully paid training, supervision, and shadowing.
✓ Paid bonuses and Recognition Awards.
✓ Opportunities to train up to level 5 in health & social care.
✓ Train to be a trainer.
You will be joining a small and friendly team that are eager for you to succeed.
Care Connected firmly believe in and promote an open culture with open and non-judgmental listening- everyone has a voice and say so.
Staff wellbeing, as well as our clients, is taken very seriously, and management work hard to provide flexible, kind, and supportive working conditions for all.
Great opportunities for career development.
Gain Nationally Accredited Diplomas in Health and Social Care.
Principal responsibilities include:
- Undertake various care duties in your client's homes including but not limited to, assistance with personal hygiene, prompting, assisting, and administering medication, dressing and grooming, housework, laundry, shopping, accompanying and taking people out to various places in the community, helping with correspondence, befriending and companionship.
- Support clients to develop and maintain independence, encourage and promote physical and mental activity.
- Record brief but accurate notes in the client's care plan at the end of each visit.
- Communicate to the office important changes to client's health and wellbeing.
- Record and report any accidents or incidents as per company policy.
- Liaise with client, client's family and/or advocate regarding client's care and support and report any changes to the manager.
- Be willing to undertake training for career development and to meet statutory and legal requirements.
- Attend regular supervisions with line manager.
- Work as part of a team communicating with other care staff who may be working with the same client.
- Liaise and follow information given by other health and social care professionals e.g., GP, district nurse, other care managers, etc.
- Be willing to undertake a DBS search and provide satisfactory references.
If the above sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you! An immediate start is an advantage! Thank you for taking the time to consider us!
*The rates above include your travel time between clients (the average journey time between clients is just over 3 mins)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.95-£16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5PT
Reference ID: FT post 040625
