Carers -(Driver) Evenings

Choice Care

  • Blackburn, Lancashire
  • £12.25 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Carers -(Driver) EveningsAre you looking for a new challenge and a return to care work?Do you have experience of providing care to people and are looking for a way back into social and community care?Would you like to be trained to work in the care sector whilst being paid to train and gain nationally recognised qualifications?Many of our carers have been with us for over 10 years and some over 20 years, one won Carer of the Year at the Great British Care Awards, so we must be doing something right, and our carers have regular work and hours that fits perfectly within their work life balance in the area. You will need to be available from 4pm - 11pm and have the use of your own car.At Choice Care, we provide the best possible care and support for those that need it - including people coming to the end of life, those with dementia, sensory impairment, or physical difficulties - enabling our clients to live their own homes with dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life.We are a Preferred Provider for Blackburn with Darwen Council, Lancashire County Council, the NHS and Clinical Commissioning Group as well as private clients. We are a family business and have been providing care in the area for 26 years.We prefer face to face training so with a starting hourly rate of £12.25 per hour, you will be trained in our training room by our nurse and experienced management team then start work. But the training doesn't stop there. We believe in making our carers as capable as possible and so your training will continue with continuing professional development in many care related topics.If you have experience your starting hourly rate will be £12.50 per hour.If you already have your NVQ level 2 or above your starting hourly rate will ne £13.00 per hour.We look forwards to meeting you at interview.We are an equal opportunity employer.About the roleResponsibilities and DutiesRole includes repositioning of clients and personal careSupporting Clients to eat & drinkEnd of Life CareGiving medicationDealing with PEG feeds, stoma's, catheters & other more complex clinical needs (Training given)Qualifications and SkillsPreferably be NVQ 2 or 3 qualified in Adult Health & Social Care or equivalentBe ReliableYou must be a driver with use of a carAble to work as part of a team as well as use your own initiativeBenefits includeUniform providedFull entitlement of paid annual leavePaid DBS & Referral serviceEmployer contributed pension schemePaid training time & funded care qualificationsBlue Light cardInterest free staff loansRegular staff social activitiesAnnual Award DinnerSupport from experienced management team and Registered NurseBe respected, valued and be part of a successful team.Long service bonus starting from 5 years.Opportunities to progress your career within our expanding family businessMileage paid at 35p/mileCarer of the Month AwardBenefits:Company eventsCompany pensionStore discountSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayWeekend availability - Available to work every other weekendSupplemental pay types:Loyalty bonusCOVID-19 considerations:We provide PPEAbout the companyDriven by a passion for delivering high-quality person-centred careRequired Criteria
  • Driver with use of own vehicle
  • The right to work in the uk
  • Available to work evening
Desired Criteria
  • Experience in care
  • NVQ Level 2 or above
Skills you'll need
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Providing Care
  • Administering Medicine
  • Paperwork and Record Keeping
  • Providing personal care

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