Weekend Care Companion

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Radfield Home Care (Newcastle) Full time

We are looking for people just like you, people that would love to become a Care Specialist in your local community of Newcastle.

No experience needed - just a passion to make a difference. This role is ideal for a Some one who likes to work weekends and have week days to themselves.
- £11.75 per hour at weekends (Real Living Wage Employer).

  • Paid travel time get paid for your time travelling with plenty of time between clients.
  • Paid Mileage
  • A great work/life balance with a regular client at a regular time.
  • A paid DBS check (refunded after 6months).
  • Fantastic training & career progression so, you'll earn qualifications as you progress.
  • The chance to work for a forwardthinking care provider you will be proud to work for.
  • Extra Hours Available if desired

About us
We are very proud that we are a family run company, with family values running throughout our service. We are a husband and wife team with vast experience of the care sector.

We provide a variety of different services within peoples' own homes, as each person that needs our support varies so much.

Starting a career in care can be daunting but with us it does not have to be.

Joining us is very much like joining a family, we care for you as much as we do our clients.


Your Role Explained
Everyone we support live within their own home, the place where they feel the happiest. The support differs according to their needs and circumstances.

You will get to know each person you support very well, so that you become a familiar and welcome face to them, being a Care Specialist also includes becoming their companion.

Due to the nature of the role we do require someone who lives within or very close to the Newcastle upon Tyne area, An example of some of the things you may do are:

  • Firstly, you will get to know your clients, what they like doing and their needs.
  • Travelling to a client's home to prepare breakfast/lunch and companionship.
  • Your next call may be to take someone for a doctors or hospital appointment.
  • Spending time doing activities within their home and having a good chat about their day.
  • Carrying out general housework around the home.
  • Assisting with medication/reminders.
  • Helping clients stay clean by assisting them to wash and get dressed.

Apply
It is a privilege to work within the Care Sector and be part of our fantastic team.

If you are a generally friendly, kind person who has a genuine desire to make someone's day easier and can be that person they can rely on we would love to hear from you.


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £11.75 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount

Day range:

  • Every weekend
  • Weekends only

Physical setting:

  • Homecare

Language:

  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence and own vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
On the road

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