Job Description

Are you looking for a career in care?

Age UK York are recruiting for dedicated care workers to provide high-quality person-centred care to people living in their own homes. Car driver essential.

Care workers provide a flexible and adaptive service which responds to the needs and wishes of the clients, enabling positive outcomes.

The Role.

Age UK York's Bridge the Gap Care Service is a domiciliary care service that provides personal care to people living within their own homes whilst maintaining their independence. Services are provided to adults with a wide range of health care and social care needs, including physical disabilities, mental health needs and dementia.

This could include:

Assisting in/out of bed.

Preparation and serving of meals.

Administering medication.

Personal care including bathing and showering.

Social Calls.

Requirements.

Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.

Honest, caring and reliable.

Willingness to work alone and as part of a team.

Ability to communicate with people at all levels.

Understand the needs of vulnerable clients.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Enhanced DBS Security Clearance. (Age UK York will fund this).

Hours.

ZERO hours

Salary:

12.98 per hour increasing to 14.28 per hour after 7pm and weekends.

45p per mile paid starting from your home address, this also includes travel time.

Location.

York and the surrounding areas.

Age UK York's Benefits.

Full training and induction.

Enrolment and support to complete NVQ's/Diploma's.

Generous paid holidays.

Pension Contributions.

Free DBS Check.

Free flu jab.

Discounted Age UK Insurance policies.

For more information and a discussion about the role please contact the CQC Registered Manager, Anne-Marie Miles on 01904 627995.

Alternatively, CV's can be sent directly to: Jane.White@ageukyork.org.uk

Applications are also accepted via the website: www.ageuk.org.uk/york

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 12.98-14.28 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person