Home Care Professional

Join Our Award-Winning Team at GoodOaks who value and reward the caring people who work with us At GoodOaks, we're proud of the professional yet personal care that our carers provide. As an award-winning home care company, we strive to be the go-to provider of quality care by valuing, developing, and rewarding the dedicated individuals who work with us. We’re looking for Care Professionals to join our brilliant team in Bedford to provide quality visiting care to people in their homes. As a GoodOaks carer, you’d make a huge difference to the quality of our clients’ lives, having enough time to go the extra mile. We work hard to develop care roles into a rewarding career that people can progress in; we offer fixed and flexible contracts, paid mileage, career progression through funded diplomas and our Team Leader structure. You can also benefit from our 'refer a friend' scheme. No experience required and we provide paid training and detailed support when you join What will you do? Provide companionship and engage in conversation with the client Provide assistance with daily household tasks and activities Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, dusting, laundry and ironing Assist with meal preparation and cooking Run errands, such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions Assist with personal care tasks, such as bathing and grooming (if required) Monitor medication schedules and remind clients to take their medication (if required) Accompany clients to appointments or social outings (if required) Who are you? You have a compassionate and caring nature You have excellent people and communication skills You’re able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively You’re reliable and trustworthy and can maintain confidentiality of client information You have the physical stamina to perform household tasks and assist with personal care You have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for work You must have the right to work in the UK This is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of the client. What do we offer? Full and part time hours, including mornings from 7:00 am up to 3:00 pm and every other weekend (evening shifts also available) Supportive, professional and common-sense management and ongoing support Pay and benefit package includes paid mileage, holiday pay, pension and paid training Ongoing professional and personal development, training and progression Long stay bonus and referral bonus scheme Free flu jabs Paid volunteer days Blue Light retailer discount card We carry out DBS and right to work check prior to you starting If you’d like to work for a company that values and develops your career while doing a rewarding, life-affirming job, click the apply button below Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract Pay: £13.25-£14.00 per hour Additional pay: Enhanced bank holiday and Christmas hourly rate Bonus scheme Loyalty bonus Yearly bonus Benefits: Company events Company pension Free flu jabs On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Store discount Schedule: Morning shifts Holidays Monday to Friday and every other weekend Weekend availability Evening shifts also available Application question(s): We are NOT offering Sponsorship Must commit to a minimum of four shifts per week and work every other weekend Licence/Certification: Driving Licence and car IS A MUST (required) Work authorisation: Right to Work in the United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr