Right at Home Bedford is a local, quality, homecare provider who supports vulnerable adults to receive the care and companionship they need in their own home.
We have an unparalleled reputation of being a respectful, compassionate and trusted provider of quality homecare making us a real employer of choice.
Requirements of a Care Assistant:
· Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to own vehicle
· Be able to offer availability either early mornings (from 7am) or evening (from 4pm) and offer availability every other weekend
· Commit to attending a 4-day training course
· Located within an 5-mile radius of Bedford
· Have or be willing to obtain business vehicle insurance
What we offer our Care Assistants:
· Competitive hourly rates from £14.70 p/h and mileage pay at 40p p/m
· Award-winning training and ongoing support
· Access to further learning
· Clear career progression routes
· Flexible hours
Our Care Assistants travel to provide care to individuals in their own homes across the central Bedfordshire area including, Ampthill, Biggleswade, Bromham, Cauldwell, Clapham, Great Barford, Great Denham, Harpur, Kempston, Oakley, Risely, Sandy, Sharnbrook, Wixams Wilstead and Wooton, so we can only accept applications from people local to these areas.
Duties will include:
· Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day
· Personal care
· Administering medication
· Assisting Clients with washing and dressing
· Shopping
· Housekeeping
· Meal preparation
· Taking Clients for appointments or outings
If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers. This could be the start of your new career, with our full support and outstanding training, anything is possible if you put your head and heart into it.
Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.70-£15.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- We do not have licence to issue CoS, if you require CoS please do not apply. Please confirm you do not require CoS to work in the UK?
- Ability to work atleast 3 of the following timings
Monday: 17-22;
Tuesday :16-22;
Wed : 16-22;
Thursday : 16-22
Friday : 16-22;
Every Other weekend atleast one of the following timings
Saturday: 17-22;
Sunday: 17-22;
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and daily access to a reliable car (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person