Job Description

Ethicare are a private home care provider and not a recruitment agency.

Please do not apply for this vacancy if you are looking for sponsorship, or you are a displaced care worker or are applying from overseas.

Community Home Care & Support Workers wanted to work in all Leeds postcodes:

Ethicare Home Support are a private home care provider, based in Pudsey, LS28.

Our service provides personal and social care to vulnerable adults, young people and children in their homes, by assisting with daily activities, administering medications, personal care, household tasks, and providing companionship with individual needs, always maintaining dignity, respect and promoting independence.

13.25 per hour: Walkers & Public Transport

14.00 per hour: Drivers + 30p per mile

We are now recruiting for part time community support workers who are professional, kind-hearted & caring, and are committed to caring for vulnerable adults, young people & children who live in all areas of Leeds postcodes:

Hunslet, Beeston, Armley - LS10, LS11, LS12

Harehills, Roundhay, Alwoodley, Chapel Allerton, Chapeltown

Pudsey, Bramley, Farsley, Swinnow, Stanningley, Rodley, Calverley - LS13, LS28

Otley, LS21, Seacroft, LS14 & 15, Morley LS27

Shift patterns are as follows:

7am - 2pm shift (Breakfast & Lunch Calls). &/or 4pm - 10pm shift (Tea & Bed Calls). We do ask for our Carers to be able to work alternate weekend, with a day off during the week to ensure good continuity of care to our service users. Car Drivers preferred - However, if you do not have your own car, we will endeavour to find local work for you, but you must be prepared to travel on public transport to your care calls.

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Personal Care:

Assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.

Meal Preparation:

Preparing meals and snacks and assisting with eating and drinking.

Household Tasks:

Cleaning the home, washing clothes, shopping, and running errands.

Medication Support:

Reminding and/or assisting with medication.

Mobility Assistance:

Supporting with mobility issues, transfers, and use of assistive devices.

Social Support:

Providing companionship, encouraging social activities, and assisting with communication.

Communication:

Reporting progress, concerns, and observations to our Assistant Manager & Branch Manager.

Documentation:

Keeping records of tasks completed, observations, and medication administration.

Emergency Assistance:

Providing assistance in case of emergencies.

Promoting Independence:

Encouraging independence and preventing isolation.

Accompanying to appointments:

doctors', dentists & hospital appointments.

Ethicare Company Benefits:

Time and a half on bank holidays. 4 weeks holiday per year. Alternate weekends off. Dementia training course / Medication training course/update training. Paid training and shadowing - 250. Flexible working. Blue Card Discounts on shopping, supermarkets & high street fashions! Health Service Discounts for care workers Paid mileage for driver's.
Send your cv now to admin@ethicaresupport.co.uk for a telephone interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 13.25-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Store discount
Application question(s):

What is your postcode? What is your email address? Do you have your own car or use the bus? Are you a displaced care worker? Are you a student?
Experience:

working as a care worker: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Leeds (West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside Region) (required)
Work Location: On the road