Job Description

Are you looking for a new career?

Then read no further, this is the job for you.

At Hands on Care, we believe that care is one of the most amazing things you can provide for someone.

Care is making sure their tea is made just as they like it.

Care is taking the time to sit and listen.

Care is going the extra mile.

Care is providing people with peace, comfort and happiness in their own home.

The service users our carers visit every day have a wide range of care needs, personalities and lifestyles.

We're looking for carers who are empathetic, understanding and compassionate, to provide the award-winning care we pride ourselves on to enrich customer lives every day.

You might be a care assistant already, may have cared for a family member or friend previously, or just want the opportunity to make a real difference.

Main Responsibilities

The role of a Care Assistant at Hands on Care is varied and largely depends on the service user you'll be working with.

Everything we do is designed to help our service users live happy, healthy and independent lives.

In doing so, you'll be:

Providing personal care duties
Administering medication
Manual handling, using equipment where required
Promoting customer health and well-being, enabling them to live their life to the full
Flexibly work a range of shift patterns including alternate weekends
A large part of their daily lives

Here are some of the benefits you can expect to receive right from the word go with us:

Access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing support and guidance whenever you need it most
Full time and part time hours available, with flexible working to suit you.
Being directly employed with us
Mileage allowance
Paid holidays
Pension scheme
Dedicated support from your branch management team
Excellent career progression and development opportunities
Bonus for referring a friend or family member to work with us

Who You Are

All we ask is that you have:

The same passion for care as we do
The right to work in the UK
A valid driving license and access to your own car (but not necessary)
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

Areas that we cover:

TF5 TF6 TF9

SY4 SY13

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

Pay: 13.25-15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Signing bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Weekends only
Experience:

Home care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 050722