Care Assistant- Drivers

Homecarers Cheshire

Care Assistant- Drivers

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Homecarers Cheshire, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c8e6797db5464b35bc17b6b82a9a16b8

Full Job Description

Why work for Homecarers?

Imagine a job where you spend every day making a meaningful difference to people's lives and go home feeling proud of everything you have achieved.

Homecarers is a recognised care provider rated GOOD overall by CQC (Care Quality Commission)

We are looking for people who have a kind, friendly caring nature, who may want a change of career and flexible shifts.

You don't need qualifications or experience; we offer a thorough 4-day induction programme to prepare you in your new exciting role.

You don't need qualifications or experience; we offer a thorough 4-day induction programme to prepare you in your new exciting role., You will be visiting clients in the Chester and Ellesmere Port area in their own home, so you will need to be a driver with your own car.

As a driver you will also receive a pay enhancement to help with those additional costs.

You will be meeting several clients each day, so you need to be a great communicator and even better listener, as our clients love to tell great stories.

You will be providing personal care and assisting with personal hygiene and dressing to get them ready for the day ahead.

We don't need you to be a Michelin Starred chef, however basic cooking skills, such as boiling an egg, making sandwiches and using the microwave is essential.

Our clients have a range of ailments that they need support with, so our Support Workers need to be patient and have compassion.

We have a variety of shifts available, including morning shifts, full days and afternoons. We also have evening shifts 6.30pm - 11.15pm which attract an enhanced pay rate.

If you let us know your availability, we'll see what we can do.

We provide support to our clients 7 days a week, so alternate weekend working is something we require.

If you are passionate about care and seeking to work with a forward thinking, leading care Company, then we look forward to hearing from you!

  • Early pay - early withdrawal payment scheme

  • Blue Light Card Discount

  • Guaranteed contract based on individual availability.

  • Competitive salary

  • Enhanced pay rate for evening shifts

  • £300 refer a friend scheme- with £100 also being paid to the new staff member after successful completion of probation period.

  • An attractive care bonus payment

  • Paid Induction programme

  • Company uniform and mobile phone

  • Access to the Company pool cars

  • Enhanced DBS check (T & C's apply)

  • Free counselling support and advice service 24/7

  • High Street discounts

  • Excellent business mileage 45p (drivers only)

  • Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression

  • Personal pension scheme