Job Description

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE. MUST ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS (Evening shifts are between 5pm-10pm, Monday to Friday).

We are currently looking for an experienced team member to support our clients, whose conditions vary from dementia, autism, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The support will primarily be personal care and assistance around their homes.

Semper Care

is an established domiciliary care provider based in

Bradford

. We pride ourselves on enabling our service users to maintain their independence as much as possible, while also investing in the personal and professional development of our staff.

We provide all required training

FREE of charge

, as well as one-to-one guidance to help staff enhance their skills and capabilities.

Job Responsibilities:

To assist service users in their own homes with general day-to-day tasks such as personal care, washing and dressing, meal preparation, assisting with medications, and accessing the community.
Report any incidents or concerns to management and follow protocol as specified in company policies and procedures.
Befriending service users in a professional capacity, understanding their needs, and helping them to become more independent.

Essential Requirements:

A genuine desire to help others.
Good communication skills - the ability to understand and respond to verbal and nonverbal communication.
Ability to remain calm and manage situations effectively in any time of crisis.
Continuity in carrying out good practice.
Flexible and adaptable.

Driving licence and use of a vehicle for work.

Availability for evening shifts (5pm-10pm, Monday to Friday) and weekends.

Communicating in a friendly, patient manner.

Desirable Requirements:

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
Training and experience in working with individuals with challenging behaviour.
Counselling skills.

Benefits:

Full training and development with support from the management team.
Career progression opportunities.
Company pension scheme.
Free uniform and essential equipment.
Flexible working hours.
Competitive rates of pay.
Paid holidays (pro rata).
Enrolment onto Health and Social Care qualifications after 6 months (including NVQ Level 5 for senior staff).
Staff benefit scheme.

Call 07788 419878 between 9am-5pm

to speak to one of the team for a friendly chat.

Please do not call outside office hours.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.25-12.75 per hour

Experience:

home care: 1 year (preferred) working with vulnerable adults: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

driving licence and use of your own vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person