Elderly Caregiver

2 weeks ago


Blackwood, United Kingdom Prospero Health and Social Full time

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a local provider who are seeking compassionate and reliable Elderly Care Worker's to join their team and provide high-quality care to their clients in their own homes. As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will be responsible for traveling to clients' homes and providing a range of care and support services, including personal care, medication management, and assistance with daily tasks.

**Responsibilities**:

- Travel to clients' homes within a designated area to provide care and support services
- Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medications as prescribed and maintain accurate records of medication administration
- Assist clients with daily tasks, such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands
- Communicate effectively with clients, family members, and team members to ensure the highest level of care and support
- Attend training and development sessions as required

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience as a care worker or in a related field
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Compassion and commitment to providing high-quality care

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

Part-time hours: 12-60 per week

**Salary**: From £13.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Mileage paid £0.35 per mile
- Refer a friend programme
- Paid block shifts

Day range:

- Every weekend
- No weekends
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only

Shift:

- 15 hour shifts
- 7/8 hour shifts
- Day shift

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: From £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7 - 60 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel

Day range:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Application question(s):

- How many years of personal care experience do you have?

**Education**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: CJR