Care Assistant

We are seeking reliable, compassionate and dedicated female care professionals to join our team. Right at Home Preston is a friendly, local homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset.

What we offer:

• Full-time positions working from 7.30am to 10.30pm (with breaks) and alternate weekends.
• Part time positions working either 7.30am to 3pm or 3pm to 10.30pm and alternate weekends
• £13.47 per hour
• Mileage allowance 35p per mile.
• Access to high-quality training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role
• GOOD rating from England's Care Quality Commission.
• Flexible shifts close to home
• You will be part of our friendly team of Care assistants and community network.
• You will receive comprehensive induction training and ongoing professional development. Support with obtaining NVQ qualifications
• Career progression opportunities and room to grow
• Access to apply for a Blue light card offering hundreds of discounts.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• A role that offers something different every day and plenty of job satisfaction
• A friendly, supportive employer that really listens, values and appreciates everything that you do

Duties will include:

• Ensuring the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times.
• To undertake all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Right at Home at all times.
• Personal care to allow Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort.
• Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drinks and snacks.
• Providing assistance with other tasks of daily living which may include cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of their environment, shopping, laundry and bill paying.
• Assisting Clients to take medication as identified in their care plan.
• To work as part of a team with colleagues.
• To provide social support, talking and listening to the Client, helping them to maintain contact with friends and family and other contacts in potentially isolating situations.
• To contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility.
• Act on own initiative and exercise good decision making skills.

Please note: Only Female Applicants can be considered due to the nature of the contracts we have currently. As this role involves giving care to patients in their own home you must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Requirements of a Care Assistant:

• Be available for early mornings, afternoon, or evenings and weekends (alternate) on a shift pattern
• Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as you will be travelling to clients to care for them in their own home.
• Currently be living in the UK (we do not accept applications from abroad at this time)
• Have a genuine passion to want to help others
• Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude

Right at Home Preston covers clients in the following areas: Penwortham, Longton, Walmer Brdige, Much Hoole, Tarleton, Croston, Leyland, Bamber Bridge, Fullwood, Barton, Broughton, Ingol and surrounding areas.

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. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers. This could be the start of your new career, with our full support and outstanding training, anything is possible if you put your head and heart into it.

Interested?

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.47 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you interested in the morning shift 7.15am to 3pm or the afternoon shift 3pm to 10.30pm or the long days 7.30am to 10.30pm?
• Are you available to work alternate weekends?

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK driving Licence and access to your own car for work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person