Job Description

CONFIDENCE CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED operates in the Newcastle/Gateshead, Tyne and Wear area. We are professional, innovative and growing organisation our goal is to Support our clients to live independently within their own home and community.

We are currently recruiting Care Givers/Support Workers, female drivers with own vehicle to support clients at their request. Staff members will ensure that clients are encouraged to personalise and feel settled in their home, and offer, at the request of clients, through an agreed plan of support, guidance and practical help in all aspects of their daily life, including personal care and community access to activities. No experience is necessary as all training is provided and training hours paid. Staff are assisted to gain Diploma in Health & Social Care, and this is funded by the company.

Staff will assist clients giving guidance and assistance with cooking, shopping, budgeting, housekeeping and other practical skills but always with the intention of enabling the clients to achieve a higher level of self-sufficiency and independence. Staff will also support clients to access their wider community and support them to go to the gym, swimming, concerts etc ensuring they remain an active member of their local community. Staff will support clients with intimate personal care tasks and in their communication needs.

Responsibilities:

Take care of the physical and emotional needs of the client in their home. Perform personal care tasks. Provide emotional support to the client and family members. Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, recordkeeping, correspondence, and appointments.
Job Type: Full and Part-time

Salary: 13.00-14.00 per hour, enhanced rate for Bank Holidays, 19.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Day range:

Monday to Sunday
Physical setting:

Homecare
Language:

Good English (essential)
Licence/Certification:

Driving licence and your own vehicle essential and mileage allowance paid. Assistance with costs if using public transport.
Work Location: In clients homes

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 13.00-19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free or subsidised travel
Application question(s):

Have access to your own vehicle
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person