Care Assistant, Weekends and Evenings
Overview
- Are you caring, patient, compassionate and keen to help others?
- Are you looking for flexible hours to meet your needs?
- Can you drive?
At SureCare Central Cheshire we are looking for exceptionally dedicated people to become care assistants in our growing and incredible team to provide person-centred care and support for our clients. We are passionate about enabling clients to remain living in the comfort of their own home whilst promoting independence and maximising quality of life.
This rewarding position requires an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who puts others at the heart of all they do. If this sounds like you, get in touch! We have great staff reviews on Indeed and fantastic reviews from our clients and their families on homecare.co.uk.
Requirements needed to become a Care Assistant with SureCare
Although experience in care is advantageous, we are accepting applications from people with no previous experience as full training will be provided. We are welcoming experience in hospitality, retail and customer service sectors to make use of those invaluable transferable skills needed to become an outstanding care assistant.
We also welcome applications from those having worked in care homes or with childcare experience.
We are looking to hold interviews and recruit care workers ASAP so if you want to join our fantastic team and provide very high quality care with a work/life balance from a company that genuinely cares about all team members, apply today.
This role requires that the applicant resides in the UK and has the right to work in the UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.
Benefits
- Hourly rates: £13.70 for evenings (after 6pm) and for weekends
- Bank holidays: £18.90 in the day and £20.55 after 6pm. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are both paid at double time
- Paid travel time for travelling between clients’ homes
- Paid mileage 30p per mile in addition to paid travel time
- Opportunity for pay increases as you become more qualified
- Annual loyalty bonus (conditions apply)
- Full time roles also available
- Paid holidays
- Guaranteed hours contracts available after successful completion of probationary period, subject to availability
- Access to our extensive e-learning programme and ongoing on-the-job learning and support, as well as specific training and guidance as you progress and begin to specialise in different areas of care
- Encouragement throughout, for career progression in our ever-growing team and access to fully funded diploma (NVQ) qualifications
- Working within an amazing team offering support and guidance at all times
- Free SureCare uniform and ID card
- Refer a friend bonus scheme – £250 for each referral with additional £250 on their 1 year anniversary
- Refundable DBS after successful completion of probation period
- Free Blue Light Card giving access to 1000’s of online and high street discounts
Role and Responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities of being a Care Assistant with SureCare
- Providing personal care, washing and dressing, oral care
- Providing emotional support
- Food preparation
- Support with medication administration
- Support within the community
- Domestic tasks
- Respite care
Key Points
- Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK
- Completion of all SureCare theoretical and practical training
- Required to work alternating weekends (weekend only jobs also available)
- No experience or qualifications needed although experience is an advantage
- Full and valid driver’s licence with own transport is essential
About SureCare Central Cheshire
SureCare Central Cheshire provides a range of care and support services for people in their own homes. While the majority of our services are delivered to older people, we also provide support for vulnerable people living with disabilities, mobility concerns and advanced care needs. Our service users rely on our committed, loyal, trustworthy, and friendly care workers to help them maintain their independence in their own homes.
SureCare Central Cheshire offers a range of flexible working patterns in full-time and part-time positions. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring individual to become part of our dedicated care team. This rewarding position requires an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who puts others at the heart of what they do.
For more information about this role, or to apply directly, please email a copy of your CV to enquiries@surecarecentral-cheshire.co.uk or call us on 01270 667 288