As a Home Care Worker, you do one of the most important jobs in the community today. You help other people to retain as much independence as possible. At the same time, your presence indicates your client's dependence. Promoting independence and providing a dependent service is not easy, and skill, sensitivity, kindness and above all humour is required. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and possess strong interpersonal skills. Duties include providing personal care, Domestic, shopping, meal preparation, social calls and any other tasks required. We value the amazing work that our Social Care Workers do every day and hire on values, meaning you don't need previous experience - Here at Churchfields we will give you full training and ongoing coaching development to give you everything you will need to become a great Social Care Worker.
This is a community based role - Area's to cover - Vale of Glamorgan: Barry, Dinas Powys & Sully. Drivers will be required to hold a full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle.
NVQ 2/QCF in Health & Social Care preferred but other candidates will be considered depending on experience. Support to work towards QCF L2.
Previous experience would be an advantage but training will be provided.
Excellent pay rates Flexible hours
Ongoing paid training and Development
Eligible for Blue Light Discount card (High street and on line shopping)
24Hour Support by trained staff
Appraisal and Supervision
Free uniform and PPE provided
Smartphone technology so you can do everything at the tap of a finger
Rewards and Recognition Incentives
Rewarding career development opportunities
Contracts available after probation period and annual review
Hourly starting rate from 12.27 per hour
Enhanced weekend rate from 14.00
Paid Travel Time at 12.21
Paid Mileage at 45p/mile
Paid DBS Disclosure and Barring Service
Paid Social Care Wales Registration with full support to register
Full support with QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (fully funding)
Paid Shadow Shifts
Induction Training Incentive (paid after probation)
Bonus for every refer a friend
The Opportunity to work with a supportive and friendly team
Officially rated as one of the Top 20 Best Home Care Providers in Wales with an excellent Inspection report from Care Inspectorate Wales May 2024
What we would expect from you:
Commitment to helping individuals live fulfilled and independent lives within their homes/in the community
A flexible approach to work and a willingness and ability to evenings and weekends, other shifts available for the right candidate
What you can expect from us:
We understand that every member of our team has their own family to care for and this is why our role offers the flexibility to work around your own home life. You can choose between full-time or part-time work; all you have to do is simply tell us your availability. Although we try to be flexible where we can, we do require you to be flexible with us too, that's why we will require you to work an agreed availability, including every other weekend.
Shifts Required
7am - 4pm
4pm - 10.30pm evenings to suit Must be willing to work alternate Weekends
Registration with Social Care Wales is required and support will be given to do this during induction. This post will result in you having substantial contact with the elderly, sick or disabled. Churchfields Home Care, therefore, requires that by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, the Police Act 1997, you reveal any criminal convictions, bind over orders or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as spent. You must complete the relevant section on the application form - your application will be returned if this section is incomplete. If successful in your application, you will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE SP0NS0RSHIP OR CURRENTLY HAVE SP0NS0RSHIP WITH ANOTHER COMPANY.
Job Types: Part-time/Full Time
From 12.27 per hour (dependent on experience/qualification)
Enhanced Weekend Rate 14 per hour
Christmas Day/Boxing Day/NY Day Double rate all other Bank holidays T/half
12.21 Paid travel time and 45p/m paid mileage
Physical setting:
Homecare
COVID-19 considerations:
A risk assessment has been carried out on our premises Personal protective equipment provided or required. Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place
Ability to commute/relocate:
Vale of Glamorgan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Home care: 1 year (Desirable)
Shift availability:
Evening shift
Weekday shift
Weekend shift
Work Location: On the road
Salary: From 12.27 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Store discount
Supplemental pay types:
Refer a Friend Bonus scheme
Licence/Certification:
NVQ/QCF (desirable)
Manual Handling Passport (desirable)
DBS Disclosure and Barring Service (desirable)
Social Care Wales Registration (desirable)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Evenings and/or Weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time,
Pay: From 12.27 per hour
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Social Care Worker
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From 12.27 per hour
Expected hours: 16 - 30 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Referral programme
Store discount
Schedule:
Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required) with valid MOT and Business Car Insurance
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Social Care Worker
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From 12.27 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
Vale of Glamorgan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Home care: 1 year (required)
Language:
English (required)
Licence/Certification:
Social Care Wales Registration (preferred)
Manual Handling Passport (preferred)
DBS Disclosure and Barring Service (preferred)
Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2025
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