Job Description

Care Worker (13.31/hr)

Benefits with In Caring Hands

Permanent contract 28 days holiday (this includes Bank Holidays) Late notice pay enhancement Free Blue light card Ongoing training and opportunities to complete NVQ funded by us Free Uniform Carer of the month reward Bonus for assisting to recruit a friend Loyalty bonus paid on birthdays Company pension scheme Coffee and cake meet ups Paid travel time between appointments at normal hourly rate 45p Per mile travelled between appointments EAP support

Responsibilities and Duties

This fulfilling role involves the person-centred care of service users in their own home. This role will involve personal care, light domestic duties and companionship including outreach working.

There are full and part time positions available in addition to relief work from our location in south central Cornwall. Both full and part time staff are expected to work alternate weekends as part of a rota system with your colleagues. Please note we can discuss what shift patterns are preferable, as long as it covers the requirements for this role.

We welcome applications from both those who wish to start a new and fulfilling career and those with experience of working as a carer. Don't worry if you haven't any experience in providing care, at least half of our workforce was new to this career. We take pride in our staff having a passion for their job.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential requirements

Full driving licence with a car Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability for flexible working Caring nature Team working The ability to work positively, with good humour Willingness to learn to improve service delivery Take responsibility for actions and plan effectively to deliver results

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent First Aid certificate The ability to develop knowledge as required by the role
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 13.31 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Application question(s):

Do you drive and have use of your own car? You must be able to work alternate weekends to help us keep staff working patterns even, can you commit to this?
Work Location: In person