Job Description

Care Assistant (Driver)
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a caring person who wants to do more?
Would you like to be trained to work in the care sector whilst being paid?
At Choice Care, we provide the best possible care and support for those that need it - including people coming to the end of life, those with dementia, sensory impairment, or physical difficulties - enabling our clients to live in their own homes with dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life.
We are a Preferred Provider for BWD Social Services and Lancashire county council we also provide care for the CCG as well as private clients. We are a family business and have been providing care in the area for 26 years.
We support people from areas including Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Oswaldtwistle and Burnley and you will stay in one location throughout the night.
If you have no experience you will receive the hourly rate of 12.25 per hour, you will be trained first of all in our classroom by our inhouse registered nurse and management team, and then be mentored one on one by one of our experienced qualified carers.
If you have at least 6 months caring experience you will receive the hourly rate of 12.60 per hour.
If you already hold your NVQ level 2 or higher in Health & Social care, or once you achieve this your pay goes up to 13.00
About the role
Benefits include:
Paid waiting and travel time
Mileage at 35p/mile
Employer contributed pension scheme
Paid training and funded care qualifications
Opportunities for career progression
Blue Light card
Uniform Provided
Paid DBS & Referral service
Annual Award Dinner
Carer of the Month award
Paid for Staff Social Events
Company Interest Free Loans
So come and join our amazing family of carers in Blackburn with Darwen and make a difference in someone's life every day.
*Paid in the next payroll which is 4 weekly.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: From 12.25
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Store discount
Schedule:
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Loyalty bonus
Signing bonus
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence & use of a car?
Work Location: On the road
About the company
Driven by a passion for delivering high-quality person-centred care
Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• Experience working in care.

Skills you'll need

• Establishing Rapport With Clients
• Communication
• Listening/ Active Listening
• Teamwork
• Providing Care
• Paperwork and Record Keeping
• Providing personal care

Skills Required