Community Care Worker
Due to the nature of this role, we are currently only employing drivers.
We CAN offer sponsorship for this role.
The Role
As a community care worker you will be visiting people in their own homes and out in the community. Some things you might do:
- Helping people with washing, including bathing and showering.
- Assisting with oral care needs.
- Assisting someone with getting dressed and undressed.
- Assisting with meal preparation and medication.
- Assisting with incontinence care, including pad changes and commode use.
- Helping with shopping, household tasks, and meal planning and preparation.
- Going out on walks, cinema, bowling and other external activities.
The role of a care and support work is varied and very rewarding. We support adults 18+ with anything from day-to-day tasks to learning new skills. We work with people from varied backgrounds and with varied care and support needs.
Areas We Cover:
We are looking for individuals to join our team in providing high-quality care and support across -
Ashford & Canterbury Branch:
- Ashford
- Tenterden
- Appledore
- Hamstreet
- Canterbury
- Chilham
- Faversham
- Whitstable
- Herne Bay
- Mersham
- Sellindge
- Wye
South East Coast Branch:
- Folkestone
- Dover
- Deal
- Lyminge
- Elham
- Hawkinge
- Hythe
- Dymchurch
- New Romney
- St Marys Bay
- Greatstone
- Lydd
- Dungeness
Pay Breakdown
Our care calls are usually from 30-60 minutes per call (30 minutes is the minimum time we offer), and we aim to keep these calls as close together as possible.
We pay for contact time with the client, starting at £12.82 per hour.
We pay 22p per mile. (44p per mile if you are on doubles with a non driver)
We pay travel time at £12.71 per hour.
£5 a month towards your phone bill.
Fully paid training and shadowing at £12.82 per hour.
Working Patterns
We have flexible working patterns available including:
07.00 - 15.00
15.00 - 22.00
09.00 - 15.00
All our care workers are required to walk alternate weekends.
Company Cars:
Should your car be off the road for repairs, we have a small fleet of company cars available to keep you on the road on a first come first serve basis. These are a mixture of manuals and automatics.
Benefits
You will be joining a friendly team working together to provide high quality care and support
- You get to meet new people.
- Regular social and team events.
- Qualifications and career development – NVQ and other training opportunities.
- Friendly, supportive, and diverse team.
- Competitive pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Private health cover through Benenden Health after passing probation.
This role would suit a variety of people:
- A people person who enjoys meeting and talking to new people.
- Someone with a caring nature who enjoys helping others.
- Someone active who enjoys being on the go and trying new activities.
- Good communication skills- written and spoken English.
- Positive individuals who enjoy being part of a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Pay: £12.82-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship
Application question(s):
- What branch are you applying for?
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
