Care Assistant, DUNSTABLE

2 weeks ago

Dunstable LU, United Kingdom APT Care Limited Full time £2,611,280 - £2,657,120 per year

Community Care Worker - Central Bedfordshire

Areas: LU5 & LU6, LU7

FULL TIME DRIVERS with experience in Care only

Full time community care positions available in Dunstable and Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard areas.

Due to the nature of the role and the geographical area, only carers that drive with use of their own vehicle will be considered. Non drivers WILL NOT be considered for this position.

(Applicants are encourage to contact APT to enquire about a position in Central Beds or Luton if you do not drive as we may have work that suits your availability).

APT Care provide care to the elderly within areas of Central Bedfordshire. With a fantastic team of passionate and professional carers, our staff support people with their everyday routines, enabling them to remain at home for longer; supporting people to sustain their independence.

APT Care are looking for new full time carers to join our Central Bedfordshire community team; supporting elderly clients with their everyday care needs within their own homes.

This job role consists of:

  • Assisting vulnerable people (Male and Female) in their own homes with personal care tasks such as: bathing, dressing, toileting and medication support.
  • Undertaking household tasks such as domestic assistance, meal preparation, laundry, shopping.
  • Supporting with wellbeing, providing companionship and monitoring any deterioration of physical or mental health.
  • Ensure clients receive their medication on time
  • Support clients who can't move on their own
  • Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
  • Cook meals according to the customer's restrictions
  • Help customers with their shopping
  • Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
  • Provide emotional support
  • Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
  • Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

We are looking for caring and committed characters who will support our everyday services to be outstanding Working collaboratively and professionally with our other Central Bedfordshire team members to ensure safe services are delivered at all times.

  • Rolling weekly rota
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • 2 weekly pay
  • Postcode based rotas to LU5 or LU6
  • Low traveling distances / Low mileage between clients
  • Paid annual leave
  • Fixed weekly days off and working every other weekend
  • Skillcare Ltd uniform and ID badge

Full induction training available with updated refreshers training regularly. Carers have full induction, both theory and manual with ongoing support and the option to complete their NVQ Level 2 and/or Level 3 post probation and will complete the 'Care Certificate' upon joining.

INDUCTION TRAINING AVAILABLE

Required only Full time Drivers

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.56-£12.81 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Referral programme

Experience:

  • community care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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