Community Care Worker

Become a caregiver for the vulnerable population within Teesside, join our friendly established team. Work for a company that will make you feel valued and wants all of its employees to progress throughout their career with Kensington Home Care Ltd..

We are looking for caring and compassionate people who want to make a difference to people's lives. All applicants must be flexible and able to work at key times of service delivery, various shifts available. We are looking for walkers and drivers who can work alternative weekends, who have excellent communication skills and have the ability to support people in the community with all aspects of their daily living routines who will respect their dignity and who will promote choice and privacy at all times

Benefits:

• Generous rates of pay (enhanced rates for bank holidays)
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Paid travel time
• Refer a friend scheme
• Paid certificated Training
• Paid Shadowing (up to 25 hours)
• Paid DBS
• Free uniform
• Flexible working (contracts available)
• 28 days annual leave pro rata
• Free company pension
• Access to Bright HR (Employee assistance line for employee and family)
• Access to Blue Light card

The role:

• To provide excellent personal care and support within peoples own homes
• Administer medications
• Shopping and Domestic work
• Companionship
• Some sleepings and waking nights may be available
• Social interaction/sitting service
• Prepare and assist with meals

Requirements:

• To be of a caring nature
• All training will be given for you to succeed in your role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work as a team or as an individual
• Self motivating, enthusiastic and friendly to others
• Positive hard working attitude

Desirable:

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• NVQ 2/3

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0 - 48 per week

Salary: £11.12-£16.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends only

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Calderdale Teesside HCC