Job Description

About the role:

We are expanding our team at Dependable Homecare and are looking for caring, reliable people to support adults in their own homes so they can stay independent for as long as possible.

We welcome both experienced and new carers. If you have the right attitude and a genuine interest in helping others, we will provide full training and support. At the start, you will work alongside an experienced colleague until you feel fully confident. After completing a 6-month probation, you will also have the opportunity to work towards funded Health & Social Care qualifications and NVQ's.

Due to the locations of our customers, we are currently only recruiting people who drive and have access to a car.

Is this job for you?

This job could suit you if you:

- Enjoy supporting and talking to people

- Like working as part of a small, supportive team

- Are reliable, organised and comfortable travelling between visits

- Want a role where every day feels meaningful and you truly make a difference

We require all staff to work alternate weekends and we have weekday work available across the week.

Typical shift patterns include:

- 07:00 - 14:00

- 15:00 - 20:00

(You do not need to work both of these, but will be required to work every other weekend.)

What will you be doing?

As a Community Care Assistant, you will visit people in their homes and support them with everyday tasks, which may include:

- Personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, continence care, oral hygiene)

- Preparing meals and drinks, and encouraging good nutrition and hydration

- Prompting or administering medication (after training)

- Light household tasks such as hoovering, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and changing beds

You will work on planned "rounds" of visits. Some calls are single-handed, while others are double-up visits depending on the level of support needed.

Training, support & equipment

We will make sure you feel supported and prepared in your role:

- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

- Shadowing with experienced staff when you start

- Funded Health & Social Care NVQ's (after successful probation)

- Company-paid DBS check

- Uniform

- PPE (gloves, aprons, masks, hand sanitiser) available from the office whenever you need it

Pay & benefits

12.50 per hour rising to 13.50 per hour on weekends Travel time is also paid. Enhanced pay is offered on bank holidays Paid annual leave (5.6 weeks pro rata, accrued). Fully paid training & Care Certificate Birthday and appreciation gifts Pension & wellbeing support Staff discounts and annual team events Real career progression - we'll help you grow and develop your skills

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to help people live comfortably at home and think this role could be right for you, please click "Apply". A member of our office team will contact you to arrange an informal telephone interview and talk you through the next steps.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Are you available to work every other weekend and evenings? Do you have a valid drivers' license and access to your own vehicle for work? What is your postcode? Can you work the shifts listed in the job description?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road