Location
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Bespoke Care is a home care provider working exclusively in Huddersfield. Due to increasing work opportunities we have a need to recruit Care Assistants to expand our service within the area.
You would be responsible for meeting the support needs of our service users, in a way that respects the individual’s dignity and promotes their independence. You would be expected to travel to the service user’s home and assist them with agreed daily tasks.
The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.
Principal Responsibilities
Your role would include helping service users with tasks such as:
Washing & dressing and personal appearance.
Shopping & meal preparation
Assisting with the management medication
Support with daily routines
Socialising and leisure activities
Helping service users access the community
What we are looking for
We do not always look for previous experience as it isn’t essential. We are seeking caring people who understand the immense satisfaction that can be gained from offering assistance and a listening ear to someone who, through a variety or hardships or just plain old age, needs your help.
We ensure that all our staff have equal opportunities to develop and progress, in keeping with your own personal and professional goals. We place a high emphasis in training & development and understand the confidence and pride that having appropriate training can instil to staff in carrying out their job. A comprehensive induction training package will be undertaken by all new workers prior to commencing lone work in the field, this training will include a period of on the job shadow training with an experienced member of staff. All Care Assistants that are new to care work will undertake the Care Certificate within their initial 12-week induction period covering 15 separate care standards.
If you are looking for a rewarding career in care or home support, Bespoke Care & SS will support you on your journey. It’s important to us that all Bespoke Care Workers have the following qualities:
Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
Caring and sensitive
Flexible
Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
A good communicator, and able to clearly understand the local accent.
Rates of Pay
£8.50 to £10.08 per hour
25p per mile travel allowance
Workplace Pension
Hours of Work
We are recruiting for staff who can meet one or more of the following work patterns:7am – 1.00pm
3pm – 10.00pm
Weekend working. You will need to be able to commit to 1 in every 2 weekends or a permanent shift each weekend.
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements for the role:
Due to the nature of home care it is expected that successful candidates live locally and have access to a reliable car.
Own a smart phone to enable the use of our mobile app. Our Employee Mobile App removes the need for paper based rotas and timesheets. Communicating changes to rotas is managed automatically which dramatically helps our on-call team through having direct access to the real time status of service delivery.
Ability to work flexible hours (Including unsociable hours and alternate weekends)
Successful candidates will have a passion for providing the highest standard of care and support to individuals within their own homes
Some benefits of a career as a Care Assistant with Bespoke Care
We are very highly rated by our staff, the Care Quality Commission and service users.
Excellent rates of pay in excess of the UK Living Wage.
Flexible hours to suit your availability
You receive 28 days’ annual leave entitlement
We keep the same weekly work schedules that allow you to build a strong relationship with service users and understand their routines.
We listen to our Care Assistant feedback and make every effort to ensure you are comfortable and secure in your working environment
Care calls are allocated and sent to Care Assistants, prior to the start of the working week
Ongoing free training, development and supervision
Free uniform and supplies including gloves and other protective items
The opportunity to work in differing social care areas to broaden your experience and develop new skills
The opportunity to obtain professional vocational qualifications whilst you work (Diplomas)
Excellent internal communication, including regular team meetings
Unique teamwork structure
You will receive comprehensive support and back up, both in the field and in the office, from friendly and professional colleagues.
If you are looking for a role where you can go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people within your community, then please apply today. For further information on our Care Assistant roles please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team on 01484 483073.
Please click on the links below for the job description and application form which you can post to us or send your CV to contact us
Job Application Form PDF
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Salary
£9 - £10 per hour
