Care Assistant

This role is NOT available to applicants who require a Certificate of Sponsorship.

If you require a CoS please apply through our advert specifically for CoS applicants. Although this is currently paused while we review candidates. If you apply for this position and require a CoS you will be rejected without further consideration from all roles applied for.

Could you be a care hero?

Are you looking for a vocation and not another job? One that puts a smile on your face at least once every day? That you can go home from with a full heart, knowing that YOU have made a difference to someone else's life?

If the answer is YES! We could have the position for you.

We are looking for kind caring and motivated people with pleasant and patient personalities to become the latest members in our team of care heroes. You can earn up to £16.00 per hour.

About us

We have been the assisting people of Melksham to remain as independent as possible in their own homes for over 20 years. In that time, with our commitment, drive and passion we have developed an exceptional reputation for providing a high quality and consistently reliable care service.

If you would like to know more apply through indeed or give us a ring for a chat on 01249 651908

Responsibilities

We provide care and support to people of all ages enabling them to stay at home and remain part of their local community. Duties will include personal care, meal preparation, light domestic duties, prompting medication, companionship services, and accompanying people on social activities.

What makes you a care hero?

• Being available full-time
• Being available part-time
• Being available on some evening and weekends
• Holding a UK or EU driving license
• Having your own transport
• Having experience of care work
• Having no experience of care work
• Be willing to undertake training to fully control your super powers
• Full enhanced DBS disclosure and other pre-employment checks

What we can do for our heroes

• Further training (a minimum of QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and opportunities to progress further for the right applicant's)
• 5.6 weeks pro-rata annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holiday)
• Paid travel and waiting time.
• Guaranteed hours contract
• Pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Refer a friend program
• “Care Hero” bonus for those who go the extra mile
• Employee Benefit Scheme
• Access to wages between pay days

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: £11.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to take a lateral flow test when showing symptoms. These are supplied along with full PPE.

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work every second weekend?
• Are you able to work 2-3 evenings and weekends per week?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: CC/Melksham