Community Carer

**Community Care Worker**

**Location**: Travelling between Skipton and Settle using the A65 Corridor, The Grassington Area and The Skipton Area

**Salary**: £12 per hour weekdays/£12.50 per hour weekends

Dales Community Care is a dedicated provider of community-based care services, committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals within our community. We pride ourselves on delivering person-centered care, promoting independence, and fostering a supportive environment.

We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Community Care Workers. As a vital part of Dales Community Care, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals within our community.

Working in care is more than just a job; it's an exceptional opportunity to positively impact someone else's journey. Care workers, committed to a person-centred approach, possess the ability to enhance lives through compassion, dedication, and a consistent presence for those who need it most. Each day, they contribute to maintaining an outstanding quality of care, ensuring that individual needs are not just met but surpassed. Whether it's providing comfort during vulnerable moments or delivering essential support, care workers, through their daily actions, encapsulate the essence of creating a positive influence, aligning with the highest standards recognized by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).support, care workers embody the true essence of heroism.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Personal Care Assistance**:

- Assist clients with personal care tasks, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence.
- **Medication Support**:

- Administer medication as prescribed and provide support with medication management.
- **Meal Preparation**:

- Assist with meal planning, preparation, and ensure dietary preferences and requirements are met.
- **Domestic Assistance**:

- Support clients with light domestic tasks, maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment.
- **Companionship**:

- Engage in meaningful conversations, activities, and companionship to enhance the overall well-being of clients.
- **Run Start Location**:

- Start the run closest to your house to optimize efficiency and reduce travel time.
- **Minimum Call Time**:

- Ensure a minimum call time of 30 minutes per visit to provide comprehensive care and attention to each client.
- **Record Keeping**:

- Maintain accurate and timely records of care provided, reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

**Shift Details**:

- Two runs a day: 7 am - 2 pm and 4 pm - 10 pm.
- 3 days on, 4 days off shift pattern.

**Benefits/Package**
- Industry and bespoke training plan - tailored to meet the needs of the individuals you support
- Career development and ongoing training opportunities
- Full support and supervision
- Mileage reimbursement - increased recently to support the recent fuel price increases
- Flexible work patterns
- Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to an individual’s life Working for an outstanding CQC rated provider

The refer a friend scheme is worth £200 in total. This is split £100 after the person has worked 100 hours and then another £100 when they have passed probation (6 months usually).

**Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?**

**Please contact our friendly recruitment team on 01484 629935 if you would like to know more about this position.**

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