Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Right at Home | Reading & Wokingham District Full time £18,000 - £22,000 per year

We have a fabulous opportunity for a new Carer who would like to work:

  •  2 plus weekday evenings 4:30-8:30, plus alternate Saturday & Sunday evenings.
  • Visiting regular, local clients in their own homes.

We are awarded 'Outstanding' for Care by the CQC - the only homecare provider in our area to have achieved this highest grading. Join us and be part of the team that makes us outstanding. We offer more than just a job – we offer a family-feel team that values your growth, well-being and contribution.

HOURS:

2 plus Weekday evenings: availability to work between 4:45pm and 8:45pm.

Alternate weekends: availability to work between 4:45pm and 8:45pm.

LOCATION:

The clients for these roles are in the Wokingham, Twyford and Woodley areas.

PAY:

£14.05 (days) £16.20 (evenings after 7pm & weekends) starting pay rates.

THE ROLEs:

You'll support our elderly clients to live independently in their own homes. You'll only care for clients that you have been introduced to and whom you'll then care for on a regular basis, and all our calls are at least one hour long – there are no bish-bash-bosh calls with us

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • Empathy and patience.
  • No experience needed, if you are kind, reliable and genuinely caring we can teach .you the rest. We hire for heart, not just history.
  • Full valid UK driving licence and own vehicle.
  • Live within 10 miles of Wokingham.
  • Right to work in the UK.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

  • £14.05 (days) £16.20 (evenings after 7pm & weekends) starting pay rates.
  • Enhanced bank holiday pay.
  • 35p per mile travel pay.
  • Paid induction and on-going training to support your career from our exclusive Right at Home training programme.
  • Minimum one hour visits close to home
  • A team that cares for you while you care for others and a job that gives back more than it takes.
  • A rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

· Provide companionship and help with activities and appointments.

· Prepare and cook nutritious meals.

· Supermarket shop as well as clean and tidy around the home, keeping clients' homes just the way they like them to be kept.

· Manage medication.

· Support with personal care including showering, toileting and dressing.

THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF:

  • You've ever stayed longer just to make sure someone's ok.
  • You want to go home feeling proud of the work you've done.
  • You believe that every small act of kindness and support can change a life.

APPLY NOW

Because someone out there needs exactly the kind of care only you can give.

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. We also encourage applications from all sectors, e.g: Retail Sales Assistant, Customer Service, Hairdresser, Beautician, Receptionist, Administrator, Cleaner, or any role in hospitality.

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.

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