Care Worker

Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary
£11.14 per hour Monday to Friday / £11.59 per hour bank holidays and weekends
Posted
12 Oct 2021
Closes
09 Nov 2021
Ref
CKHSS673129
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time

Care Worker

Peterborough

£11.14 per hour Monday to Friday / £11.59 per hour bank holidays and weekends

 

About the role:

Can you provide comfort and reassurance when it matters the most? Our client is dealing with uncertain times at the moment and they need sensitive, patient and understanding people to help with their service users.

They are seeking a warm and dedicated care assistant in the Peterborough area to support service users in their own homes. This is a permanent role with contracted hours to suit your needs. Full time or part time.

No experience needed. They are more about you sharing and demonstrating their values. You don’t need to have previous experience in care to be successful in this role, as full training will be provided.

What is domiciliary care?

Domiciliary care is providing extra support to people who live independently in their own homes. This could include household tasks, personal care, social calls and other tasks required, which allows people to maintain both their independence and quality of life.

 

Main Duties:

  • Personal care includes washing, dressing, bathing, toileting and medication monitoring and/or assistance
  • Social and shopping calls
  • Meal preparation
  • To provide the highest quality care to service users in their own homes in accordance with their support plan, in person-centred approach
  • To be aware of the personal needs and requirements of your service users, communicating successfully, not only with your service user, their family, friends and other healthcare professionals
  • Maintain appropriate records to meet the needs of the service, observing and promptly reporting back any changes or concerns in your service user’s circumstances or condition

     

If you are looking for a genuinely rewarding career with a company that values you then apply today.

 

In Return:

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an organisation that really values their employees.

 

  • Competitive hourly rate, £11.14 per hour Monday to Friday & £11.59 per hour bank holidays and weekends
  • Full training is given leading to a Certificate in Care
  • Free uniform, mobile phone, PPE equipment and a DBS check
  • 28 days paid holidays inclusive of bank holidays. Plus, an extra day per year for every extra year worked. Capped at 5 extra days
  • 35p per mile for travel expenses
  • £1.00 per hour for mileage
  • £250 Refer a friend scheme
  • Complete care certificate within a 1-month period
  • A great pension scheme; They will double employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 10%. SHPS members will also benefit from Life Cover in the event of death in service.  (T&C apply)
  • Rewards benefit platform. Access to instant vouchers, cashback and reloadable gift card
  • Employee Assistance Programme. 24-hour free counselling and legal advice
  • Employees who have successfully passed their probationary period will be eligible to sign up for Westfield Health, which is a completely free service that gives you access to a range of health cash benefits and services. You will receive money back on a range of essential healthcare including new glasses, contact lenses, dental treatment and physiotherapy. If you have dependent children, they will also be covered on certain benefits up to the age of 22.
  • Hours of work are flexible between 7am and 10pm - This is on a rota basis. Please note that you will be required to work every other weekend and at least 2 late nights.