A range of shift patterns is available.

7 am - 11 am

7 am - 3 pm

3 pm - 10 pm

6 pm - 10 pm

Hourly Rate: £13.00/ hour (+30p/ mile for drivers)

Flexible Shifts/ Working Patterns Available. Guaranteed Hour Contracts

Work available in the following areas: Brandon, Esh Winning, Langley Park, Ushaw Moor, Meadowfield, Willington, Crook, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Barnard Castle, Chilton, Spennymoor, Ferryhill, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Seaham, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Wolsingham, Towlaw, Stanhope, Frosterley

Benefits

Free DBS
Pension scheme
Retail discounts (Blue Light Card)
Employee Health and Wellbeing Service
Paid training prior to starting work
Paid shadowing with an experienced staff member
Regular refresher training to ensure your skills and knowledge are kept up to date

Your Role

Home Care Workers at Dale Care have the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives, both at home and supporting them in the community. This is a role that varies from day to day, helping the more vulnerable in our society, offering a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to match.

Dale Care care workers' responsibilities are:

To carry out care and other tasks as specified in the Service User’s individual service/care plan, to a high standard in accordance with Company policies.
Under guidance from management and health care professionals, take actions to enable the Service User to carry out as much self-care and other activities as possible.
To contribute to accurate and detailed record keeping whilst maintaining the Service User’s privacy in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
Where appropriate, under the guidance of the management, liaise with Service Users’ relatives, G.P. and other health professionals contributing to care, to promote good communication and quality of service.
To take part in training as required by the management to improve personal skills and knowledge, and to remain compliant with the required levels of training.
Maintenance of the Service User’s individuality, dignity and freedom of choice by carrying out planned actions.
To be aware of changes in the Service User’s general, emotional and mental health, and to take appropriate steps as required to ensure the Service User's well-being.
To contribute to the updating of the Service User’s individual service/care plan, and to take part in any reassessment of the Service User’s care needs.
Where required, to assist with the Service User’s financial affairs, i.e. shopping or collecting benefits. To ensure that full and accurate records of transactions are kept for inspection and that adequate security for Service Users’ monies and valuables is maintained.
To be aware of the Service User’s spiritual and religious needs and by liaison with the Service User, their relatives, friends and advisors, try to ensure that these needs are met to the Service User’s satisfaction.
To be aware of the Service User’s need to develop and/or maintain social activities and individual social networks. By liaising with the Service User, their relatives, friends, professionals and other organisations, try to ensure that the Service User is enabled to fulfil these needs to their satisfaction.
To log visits to Service Users who are wholly, or part funded by Social Services, as directed by the management team.
To maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you by following company Health and Safety and other related policies at all times.
To assess, report and record any hazards and risks which may affect the health and safety of yourself and those around you.

Essential Requirements

It’s essential that all Dale Care Worker applicants possess the following qualities:

Self-motivated and well-organised and flexible
Caring and sensitive to the needs of others
The ability to use your own initiative
Ability to communicate effectively
Hold a full driving license and have access to a car

Not worked in care before? That's not a problem. Whilst previous care experience would be advantageous, is not essential as you will receive.

Dale Care is committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality and security of your personal information. Please find our Applicant privacy policy at www.dalecare.co.uk/privacy-policy/

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

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme

Application question(s):

Do you have access to a working Vehicle

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

Tow Law DL13 (required)

Work Location: On the road

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