Job Description

THE ROLE:

We are a well-established care agency who pride ourselves on providing a person centred, bespoke service to meet our client's needs.

We provide a range of services to people in their own homes, and are looking to recruit reliable, empathetic, and caring individuals, of any level of experience (all training will be provided) to join our friendly and professional team.

We are keen to meet with people who have an interest in the caring profession, and are seeking to gain valuable skills for the future or if you are seeking a different path and are looking to retrain and apply your life experiences to a new role. We have opportunities for people wishing to work around family commitments, or who are returning to work after being full time homemakers.

We offer very competitive rates of pay and flexible working hours and provide all training fully paid. If you are successful, you will be supported to complete a programme of training that will enable you to meet the needs of our clients and will be offered the opportunity to gain NVQ qualification up to level 4.

Any successful candidates will need to have reliable access to a fully insured and roadworthy vehicle and must hold a full driver's licence.

Benefits of working with County Medicare -

Friendly, supportive team. Here at County Medicare we pride ourselves in an open-door policy for all our staff, we have a 24hr on call where staff can call at any time with concerns or help.

Personal and professional development opportunities

10% discount to a local garage for all repairs, services and MOT`s

Free Blue light card - a variety of discounts at your favourite stores, holiday bookings and many restaurants.

Up to 28 days holiday paid

Free access and support from management for NVQs

Free access to counselling should a staff member be struggling with mental health issues or bereavment.

Weekend increased rates - 15.96-17.68

Public holiday increased rate - 18.02 -19.40

Paid enhanced DBS which last for 3 years

Free uniform

Paid induction training

Refer a friend scheme - we offer staff a 300 bonus for referring a friend

Pension scheme (Government and personal)

Flexible hours

Care assistant requirements:

Show good Communication skills. Be friendly and supportive towards vulnerable adults. No previous experience is required as full training is provided. Be reliable and flexible. Show initiative and the ability to perform under pressure. Empathetic and forward thinking.
We are looking to hold interviews and hire the right candidate to join our team ASAP, so if you think this is the role for you apply today!

Please note, that we are looking to recruit carers who can work in and around the Heathfield, East Sussex area. We cover an area based around Heathfield and the outlying villages and towns such as Uckfield, Heathfield, Horam, Hailsham and the small villages between.

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

Pay: 14.21-17.68 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

available start time 7.00am
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Care Assisstant