Community Care Assistant

6 days ago

Somerton, United Kingdom BooCare Ltd Full time

We are looking for people that have a genuine passion for helping others; who are compassionate, professional and reliable. To help us to make a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis.

We care as much about our staff as we do our Service Users. We believe that you should be paid for all of your working day, including the time you spend traveling, and any gaps in your day without visits. We give you guaranteed hours so have the stability of knowing you have a guaranteed income each week. We offer support with training as we want you to grow and develop your talents. We are a small supportive team where we want you to feel valued and enjoy coming to work every day.

Your duties would include:

- Assisting with daily routine including mornings, lunchtimes and evenings.
- Assist with personal care.
- Prompting to take any medications.
- Taking them out shopping or attending local groups, events or appointments.
- Preparing meals and light household duties

You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Our areas include: Somerton, Langport, Glastonbury, Street and the surrounding areas.

**Job Role**:
Our shifts include:
**Early (07:00-15:00) and Late (14:00-22:00) or Evening (18:00-22:00)**

We have various posts available including:
22.5 hours (3 Days) - This consists of a mix of Early and Late shifts and all staff work **alternate weekends.**

30 hours (4 Days) - This consists of a mix of Early and Late shifts and all staff work **alternate weekends.**

16 hours (4 Days) - This consists of evening shifts (18:00-22:00) and all staff work **alternate weekends.**

**Pay and Benefits**:
All staff members have a six month probation period.
- £11.00 per hour Monday-Friday
- £11.75 per hour Saturday and Sunday
- £19.50 per hour Bank Holiday
- 45p per mile mileage allowance

All new staff members will receive a **£75 signing bonus** on completion of three months within the role.

Other benefits include:

- Support Towards Further Qualifications.
- Free DBS.
- Free Uniforms.
- Guaranteed Hours.
- Travel time Built In.
- Mandatory Training Time Built In.
- Company Events

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week

**Salary**: From £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff and service user welfare is of upmost importance to us. We ensure that we keep up to date/follow the Government and NHS guidelines, including adequate provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, aprons and face masks.

Application question(s):

- What about this role excites you and made you want to apply? Please describe your interest in working with us.
- Please confirm that you are able to work the 18:00-22:00 and alternate weekends.

**Experience**:

- Care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

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