Live-in Carer

Location

Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Choosing a role within a healthcare environment can be a rewarding and life changing experience.

Being able to extend help to those who need it and to provide care that is much appreciated, and very important, is extremely rewarding and worthwhile, whatever capacity you are working in.

We have vacancies for part and full time carers’ positions in Cambridge and villages of Cambridgeshire:

Community Carers
Live In Carers

Here at City Care Services we have a highly trained and friendly team of professionals who are dedicated to providing the best service to our clients.

What we Look For

Individuals who are like minded and want to help the elderly to maintain independence in their own homes as long as possible.

• Having a caring personality is very important in the work we carry out
• Patience and understanding of the needs of the elderly is something that is paramount in everything we do
• Wanting to make a difference and give other people the opportunity to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is a must when dealing with the elderly
• High standards and the use of best practice at all times

Selection Process

All our positions are advertised internally and through various other media. We choose the best caring people based on qualifications, skills and experience for our open positions. When you successfully apply for a position with us, you will be notified of an interview date and time. Following your interview, you will be contacted and informed whether your application has been successful or not. If successful you will be invited to complete the appropriate paperwork for the position you have applied for. In all cases, you will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application and supply two references (one from your most previous employer and the other from someone who has known you for at least two years). You will then receive an appointment letter with the appropriate contract and an agreed start date. You will receive full induction training before commencing your role.

Current opportunities:

Carers

We are seeking carers to join our expanding team either on a full or part time basis for morning, evening and weekend shifts. You may already have experience but if not, don’t worry, you will receive full training by our experienced and friendly training team. Those with NVQ2 or above in Health & Social Care are eligible for a £200 sign on bonus. Drivers are preferred but we can take non drivers depending where in Cambridgeshire you live.

In return for your commitment we can offer you:-

• Full induction and ongoing training support
• Job close to home
• Excellent pay rates
• Enhanced pay for weekends/bank holidays
• Support towards NVQ2 & 3 in Health & Social Care
• 5.6 weeks (pro rata) paid holidays
• Pension Scheme

If you are interested, please call Olivia or Nicola on 01223 842100 for an informal chat.

Referral Scheme

We have an incentive scheme for our staff. Should you refer us to anyone else whose application is successful you will become eligible for a £150 bonus. The criteria are that you will of course need to be a member of staff to qualify and the referred applicant will need to complete 6 months successful service before the payment becomes due.

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Salary