Care Assistant- Southampton

Description

Could you put a spring in the step of your local community as an Apex Prime Care Home Carer? Turn over a new leaf and don’t look back; a career in social care is something to be proud of, you’ll see the difference you make every day. But that’s not all, we have a whole host of benefits to reward our team, carry on reading to find out more...

Pay The pay rate stated in this Ad, £13.25 weekday and £13.75 weekend is for drivers only. For a walking round, it differs as the rates above are inclusive of travel time and petrol. You will be paid time and a half for working bank holidays. You will be paid DOUBLE TIME for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Key Responsibilities

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  Providing care to people in their own homes
• Helping with a daily routine: personal care (bathing, showering, and helping with toilet breaks), preparing food, prompting medication and more
• Promoting independence as much as safe and possible

The role of a home care assistant is varied, and each day is different. Some of our clients do require personal care, however, some just need a chat and a cup of tea. You will see clients on a regular basis, getting to know their needs and routines with the help of our handy app where care plans and visit details can be viewed.

Working Hours

• Early- 7.00 am to 2.00 pm
• Late- 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm
• Every other weekend to ensure everyone gets the weekend off they deserve

Please note, this does not mean you have to work these hours every day.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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  No experience required
• 3 Day Induction Course
• Shadowing shifts with an experienced carer
• Have experience? Excellent! We can offer fast track induction training for those who qualify, terms and conditions apply.

Benefits

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  Birthday Annual Leave *
• 10% Off The Gym Group memberships*
• Eligible for a Blue Light Card- save money in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street with the Blue Light Card.
• Guaranteed hours and a contract from Day 1 of your employment!
• Refer a Friend- earn up to £500 for every person you recommend joins the team*
• Competitive pay with annual reviews
• Walking rounds available (dependent on location)
• Paid holidays
• We are not an agency, and we put our people first!
• T&Cs apply.

About Apex Prime Care

We are a family-run home care provider operating across the South of England. We specialise in providing exceptional home care for the elderly and specialist support for anyone who cannot wholly look after themselves.

We strive to maintain and where possible improve our clients’ independence. Our friendly and compassionate carers are trained and experienced in delivering high quality care and companionship.

We are regularly recruiting for care positions in our service areas across the South Coast of the UK. Carers choose hours that suit them, with varied and rewarding work helping others and excellent pay. The standard of care can make a significant difference to the quality of people's lives, so we are seeking genuinely caring people.