Domiciliary Carer/Senior Carer

Description:

Domiciliary Carer/Senior Carer | Covering Honiton, Ottery St Mary, West Hill, and surrounding rural areas | Full and Part Time | £12.17 to £18.72 per hour paid for client visits, breaks between visits including travel time, for mandatory training and for supervision meetings | Block Pay | In addition, we also pay 1/2 mileage from your home to the first visit and 1/2 mileage to home from your last visit

If you are looking to join a friendly and supportive team, this is an unmissable opportunity!

Absolute Care South West promotes independence and provides services so that our clients can remain in their own homes.

We support our team and ensure that they feel valued and listened to in their role. This in turn promotes a high standard of service we provide our clients with. It is our aim that individuals who use our service are supported in their continued independence at home in the best way possible.

To thrive in this role, you will be kind, caring, compassionate and possess a high level of patience. If you have experience working in a client facing role or are interested in working in the Care Sector, then becoming a Carer may be a perfect fit for you.

You will be welcomed into a highly supportive team of excellent and dedicated Carers, Managers and Administrative Staff.

What can Absolute Care South West give to you?

Mileage 35 pence per mile
Company pension
Flexible schedule
Evening, weekend, public holiday, and Christmas Day pay enhancements
Block pay- you will be paid from the start of your client visits until the end
Alternate weekends off, promoting a good work-life balance
Paid training and ongoing support
Initial paid ‘shadowing’ to ensure you are introduced to the clients and familiar with routines
Refer a friend bonus of up to £250
Uniform and PPE provided
DBS paid for by us
5.6 weeks holiday per year pro-rata but there is some flexibility around additional leave
Are you the right person for us?

No experience in care is necessary, as full training can be given
Applications from experienced carers are welcome and there is the potential for career progression
As a Carer, experience working in care is preferred but is not essential as full training is given
Please note, that you must have the following to be considered for the role

You must hold a full driving licence and preferably have access to a car
You must be contactable by mobile phone and email
You will have the right to work in the UK and already be UK based
People who are currently in the UK working with under a sponsorship licence are welcome
What will your role look like?

You will visit clients in their own homes promoting independence by providing personal care and/or light domestic duties
Assistance with personal care (e.g., washing and dressing, medication administration, assistance with toileting)
Preparation of meals
Light domestic duties i.e., bed making, laundry, cleaning, and tidying
Enabling support; companionship, going out for a coffee or a trip out
You will build relationships with clients tailoring care to match their needs in a person-centred way
Assisting less mobile clients; with the appropriate training and equipment
What Happens Next

If your CV is successful, you will be asked to fill in an application form and invited to attend a face-to-face interview

If you are ready to start your career at Absolute Care South West, then click APPLY now! We cannot wait to hear from you!

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