In Home Carer, Care Assistant

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom

Job description

Right at Home Tyneside provides person-centred care to a diverse range of customers ensuring they can remain within the comfort of their own home while continuing to live safely and independently. We are a friendly, professional, local home care provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset. We are looking for in home Carers who are flexible and reliable to help us provide the highest level of outstanding care for our clients.

Why not join a company that really invests in their team?

About the Position:

• Hourly rate of £13.35* (inclusive of holiday pay & pension) + 45p/mile
• Full & Part Time available (no zero hour contracts)
• Flexible Part Time Hours for better work/life balance
• Guaranteed Hours with some available overtime
• Paid induction, shadowing and ongoing training 
• Formal training - Care Certifications and NVQ qualifications
• Monthly star carer prizes and quarterly discretionary bonus
  
• Monthly Meetings with Management + 24 hour carer call support 
• Once settled, your own recurring schedules and clients

About the Location:

Right at Home Tyneside need Care Assistants that are available to work in the Outer West Newcastle area (NE3, NE4, NE5, NE13 & NE15). We are currently expanding in to new areas all around Newcastle and Tyneside so we encourage you to apply also.

About the Work:

We provide care to the elderly and also for adults with physical and learning disabilities. This includes all aspects of personal care, providing companionship, helping with social visits and days out, meal preparation, shopping, medication prompting and housekeeping.

• Providing companionship. Providing personal care.
• Preparing meals of choice. Assisting with general housework.
• Taking clients on days out. Enabling & promoting Independence.
• Administering medication - providing medication at the appropriate time.

About You:

If you have previous experience as a Care Assistant, HCA, Support Worker or Carer we would love to hear from you. However, if you don’t have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from other industries to apply. You may already provide informal care to children or family, these skills can provide a great base for social care training.

• A 'can do' attitude with a patient centered approach.
• Be passionate about providing excellent care.
• To offer availability every other weekend.
• The right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsership).
• A full drivers licence and access to a car (we do also have work for some none drivers).

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Care is such a rewarding role, you get to work with our fabulous clients and know that every day, you are making a hugely positive impact on their lives!

To take the next step towards joining our team - simply call our team on 0191 215 5555 or apply now!

*Hourly wage increasing from £12.50ph to £13.35ph as of 1st April 2024.

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