“There is no greater joy than supporting people to remain living independently in their own home.”
Hummingbird Home Care Ltd is a family-run service seeking compassionate and caring individuals to join our team.
You will support a range of people, including older adults and individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and health conditions. Your role will be to promote each person’s independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing within their own home.
Due to the personal-care requirements of the role and the privacy and dignity needs of the people we support, this position is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care
- Preparing meals and drinks
- Administering medication
- Completing light household duties
- Supporting clients to access the community
- Offering companionship and a listening ear
- Completing accurate care records
You must be warm, friendly, patient and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
Training and development
Previous care experience is not essential, as comprehensive training is provided.
Your induction will include online learning, face-to-face training with our in-house trainer and supported shadow shifts with an experienced senior support worker. You will only begin working independently once both you and your mentor are confident in your ability.
We will support you to complete the Care Certificate within your first three months. After six months’ employment, you may also have the opportunity to undertake a funded Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Pay and working hours
- £13.30 per hour
- Double pay on all bank holidays
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Set shifts may be available
- Hours that may fit around studies or family commitments
- Daytime care hours: 6:00am–11:00pm
- Night shifts: 10:00pm–8:00am
- Minimum visit duration of 30 minutes
- Mileage paid at 35p per mile
Our service operates seven days a week, and applicants must be able to work flexibly within the agreed shift pattern.
Essential requirements
- A full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
- The ability to travel reliably between clients’ homes throughout Warrington
- Residence in Warrington or the surrounding area, preferably within five miles
- A good standard of spoken and written English, enabling you to communicate effectively and complete legally required care documentation
- Reliability, flexibility and the ability to remain calm in an emergency
- A caring, trustworthy and respectful approach
Please note that we are not currently able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
What we offer
- A supportive and approachable management team
- Paid, interactive and inclusive in-house training
- Ongoing mentoring and development
- Free uniform and PPE
- A paid DBS check
- Fast-track starts for applicants registered with the DBS Update Service
- Funded Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care
- A 24-hour on-call service for advice and guidance
- Employee recognition, including Employee of the Month, award ceremonies and Christmas and Easter gifts
At Hummingbird Home Care, our clients and employees are at the heart of every decision we make. In return, we expect our team members to be reliable, hardworking, enthusiastic, trustworthy, adaptable and naturally caring.
To find out more about joining Hummingbird Home Care, please call our team on 01925 245049.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
