East Midlands Homecare Ltd
Location
Long Eaton, Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you looking for a new exciting and challenging vocation ?
We are looking for a caring, compassionate person to join our professional team at EM Homecare. No experience in care is necessary, full training will be provided and you will complete an Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care. We offer flexible shifts, including some weekend work.
Our family run team has been supporting local people for 24 years and is dedicated to providing an exceptional service to people in their own home. We respect privacy and dignity and promote independence and choice in everything we do. We take time to get to know our clients so that we can provide a personal service and support them not just with day to day care, but also socially and emotionally. As part of our team you will make a real difference to peoples lives and enjoy a rewarding career.
We travel around the local community so some form of transport which could be a car, moped or bicycle would be helpful but not essential whilst completing your apprenticeship. To continue in the role after your 15 month apprenticeship you would need to have your own transport.
THE ROLE
You will be part of our community team, providing care to our service users in Long Eaton and surrounding villages. Your job will be varied, with no two days the same.
You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, shopping and even accompanying service users when they go out.
The job is very rewarding and our team is really helpful and friendly as are our service users.
We have carers who have been with us for 20 years ! Check out our FB page to see some of their comments
THE APPRENTICESHIP
Adult Care worker level 2 – approx. 15 months provided by T2 training (on the job)
We would work very closely with your nominated assessor to ensure you can complete each section.
Your assessor will meet with you for regular catch-ups and check and set work, she will also come and assess you on some topics whilst you are at work.
In addition you will receive full in house training with us including face to face sessions, online courses, shadowing other carers and supervised work
The ultimate goal is for you to become a fully trained and competent care worker loving your rewarding job in the community.
YOUR HOURS
Our shifts vary slightly and so will your hours but each week you will work 5 days (approx. 37 hours)
At least 4 shifts will be community based and we will arrange for you to car share if you are not yet mobile.
You will be required to attend the office in Castle Donington once a week for the first 4 weeks, reducing then to once a fortnight.
We will create a training and development plan together and you will be supported throughout.
YOUR PAY – per hour
First 12 months - £7 non driver / £8 driver
After 12 months until course completion - £8 non driver / £9 driver
If you are in your own vehicle you will also get tax free mileage allowance (approx. 40p per mile)
You will be paid for all training you attend
On completion of your apprenticeship you will be put on to our Grade 2 Care Rate which is currently £11.20 - £11.40 per hour plus travel allowance.
*The above apprenticeship rates are based on the minimum wage from April 2024.
**Rises in the minimum Apprenticeship rate on April 1st 2025 will be reflected in you hourly rate (it will most likely go up in April 2025).
ABOUT US
East Midlands Homecare is a local family run care provider who have been supporting people in the community for over 20 years. We work closely with Derbyshire Social Services and the Care Quality Commission. We pride ourselves on providing the very best level of care in the local community and are highly recommended by our clients. Our team of care workers assist people to live and enjoy life to the full, regardless of illness or disability. We treat people with respect and dignity at all times and always offer a flexible service with as much choice as possible.
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Salary
£8 - £9 per hour
