We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Care Assistant to join our amazing team Thorncliffe Home Care working in the Washington and Sunderland areas.
Pay: £13.27 an hour on weekdays and £13.77 on weekends PLUS fuel allowance
Hours per week: We have flexible working hours for staff to work between 16 and 40 hours per week.
Working times: We have excellent working hours to suit EVERYONE which are:
- Varied shifts between 7am - 11pm
Did you know that you do not require care experience to work with us at Thorncliffe Home Care? We’re very much interested if you’re a kind, reliable, honest and dedicated person.
At Thorncliffe Home Care we recognise, everyone ages. It is an inherent property of life. As our bodies and minds develop over time, we adapt to these changes by modifying our decisions and actions. The later years of life can be especially challenging, but Thorncliffe Home Care is here to help.
Our ideal candidate:
- Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop your skills
- Can do attitude and strong work ethic
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
- Honesty and integrity
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Hardworking/ motivated
- Resilient
- Team player
- Reliable
- You have access to your own car
- You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)
Key responsibilities:
- Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation, medication ,and light housework
- Accompanying to appointments or shopping
- Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
- Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
Why choose to work WITH us at Thorncliffe Home Care?
- Competitive pay rate
- Flexible Working Patterns
- Fuel Allowance
- Refer A Friend Bonus
- Further Training Opportunities
- 5.6 Weeks Holiday Entitlement
- Supportive Team Environment
- Pension Contributions
- Opportunities for Career Progression
Essential criteria:
- Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop your skills
- Can do attitude and strong work ethic
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
- Honesty and integrity
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Hardworking/ motivated
- Resilient
- Team player
- Reliable
- You have access to your own car
- Please note - people do NOT need experience in care for this role. We are very much interested in your values as a person and we provide excellent training for all staff.
What happens next?
- As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
- We will arrange an interview with you.
- If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
- Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Thorncliffe Home Care
- ‘Apply’ now to start your care journey with us.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.27-£13.77 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship? (Unfortunately we do not offer this)
- What is your title? (Mr/Mrs/Miss)
- What is your postcode?
Licence/Certification:
- full Driving Licence and access to your own car? (required)
Work Location: On the road
