Job Title: Full-time Female Care Worker, Guaranteed hours (after successful probation) 8 am to 1 pm
About
Gracious Care is committed to providing excellent quality person centred care to allow people to stay in the comfort of their own homes.
We are looking for compassionate individuals that are enthusiastic about promoting person centred care and customer independence and wellbeing.
General Areas of Care, but not limited to:
- Orpington
- Biggin Hill
- Petts Wood
- Chelsfield
- Downe Village
- Chislehurst
- Farnborough, Kent
Job Role:
- Providing Personal Care support to vulnerable people.
- Administering Medication
- Prepare, serve and sometimes feed meals.
- Companionship.
- Continence Support.
- Encouragement to exercise to keep mobile as long as possible.
- Domestic Duties.
- Assistance to attend appointments.
- The list goes on, its any aspect of help at home.
Why should you join us:
- We are passionate about developing our Team, with all of our Management Team starting their careers as part of our Care Team.
- Our Supervisors are out in the field regularly, not just carrying out supervisions but working alongside you to support you in your career progression.
- We provide ongoing training in the form of online and physical training courses and on the job training as well.
- We pay you Mileage and Travel Time separately from your main wage.
- We provide you with all the tools to complete your jobs, including uniforms, PPE, etc.
- We work around your schedule; you tell us what you can work and we will work with you.
- All employees are entitled to 28 days' holiday, which is pro rata.
Requirements of the Job
- We do not provide Sponsored Employment, so you will require the relevant ‘Right to Work’ Documents in place, and also already live within the Robertsbridge area
- You will need a Full Driving License and your own Vehicle to use to get between your customers.
- Previous experience in a home care setting.
- You will need strong communication skills in both verbal and written English,as this is to communicate effectively with clients and other team members.
- Our Care and Support Plan are electronic, so you will require basic IT skills.
- You must live within 5 miles of Orpington
- Be available to work every other weekend
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.36-£20.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own vehicle to travel between customers?
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- and write fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: On the road
