Job Description

Care and Support Worker

Care Support Worker

Crossroads is part of the Carers Trust, who have been providing care and support to people in Sandwell and surrounding areas for over 35 years and we value these communities and their connection to us.

We currently have vacancies for a part-time Care Support Workers covering West Bromwich, Tipton and Wednesbury, to work as part of our team supporting local people in their own homes. Availability required: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 17:00 - 22:00 and alternative weekends.

We are looking for individuals who are caring, practical with supporting people with long- and short-term health conditions, enabling them to live in their own home for as long as possible.

If you have a Care Certificate or Care qualification or wishing to explore a career in care, we would love to meet with you. We are looking for people with a caring nature, who are reliable, can work a flexible working week, and get around the community easily, to provide continuity of same Care Support worker to our service users living within a local area.

Our charity has care support workers who have been employed with us for over 31 years, as we care for them and the value they bring to our charity. Please get in touch so we can explain all the benefits of working for Crossroads Caring for Carers.

Hours

- Approx 20 per week (including evening and weekends as detailed above)

Rates of pay

- 12.21 to 13.75 per hour

Driving licence essential

(with access to your own vehicle)

Full induction training is provided to successful applicants, including all mandatory training on commencement of employment.

We can offer you an excellent employment package which includes -

Support with career progression and opportunities

Support to complete and gain recognised qualifications in care

Good rates of pay

Contracted hours

Flexible hours of work

28 days paid annual leave pro-rata

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Paid travel time

Excellent paid mileage allowance (45p per mile)

Paid shadowing with experienced Care Support Workers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Voucher Scheme

Pension Scheme

Staff recognition scheme and benefits

Uniform, PPE and smart phone supplied

We're looking for people who want to help us to deliver excellent care, so whether you have experience or are just starting out*, if you're passionate about looking after others, we'd love to hear from you.

*If you don't have qualifications, we can work with you to gain the right skills to become an excellent care worker.

Apply Now!

For full job description, please visit - www.crossroads-caringforcarers.org/recruitment.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.75 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Application question(s):

In the job description, the vacancy requires availability on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings 4-10 and alternative weekends (availability to be discussed). Are you able to fulfil the required work days/times?
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road