Care Worker - Block Shifts
| Posting date: | 23 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £11.8 to £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2025 |
| Location: | NR30 5EX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Home Support Matters |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CAISTERBLOCK-43367 |
Summary
Home Support Matters is looking for caring and dependable colleagues with a passion for making a difference to join our team.
To work in this role, you must have a valid driving licence and your own vehicle as you will be providing care to our customers in Caister and surrounding areas such as Hemsby, Ormesby, Rollesby, and Filby.
**Business insurance is required upon commencement**
Working Block Shifts: Choose from shifts running from 07:00-14:30 and 16:00-21:00. You can sign up for as many shifts as you like, with the service operating 7 days a week, fantastic earning potential!
As an experienced care worker your job will include:
• Enablement: Supporting Customers to learn or relearn skills.
• Administering Medication: Including more complex interventions depending on your training level.
• Encouraging and Supporting Customers: In various activities to remain independent and living in their home.
• Maintaining Records: Including customer care logs and medication administration records.
• Meal Preparation: Supporting customers with their nutritional needs.
• Personal Care: Assisting with all aspects of personal hygiene, such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
What We Offer:
• Blue Light Card: Allowing you to access exclusive shopping discounts for you and the family to enjoy!
• Comprehensive Induction: 6 days comprehensive training in our Beccles branch 9-5 paid prior to shadowing existing care colleagues in the field. Including a fully funded care certificate.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Clear career pathways and personal development.
• Free Uniform: Home Support Matters branded uniform.
• Refer a Friend Bonus: Earn £100 for successful referrals (subject to terms and conditions).
• Full PPE Provided: Your safety is our priority.
• Company Mobile Phone: Provided for work-related tasks.
• Paid Holiday: Enjoy your time off with a paid holiday allowance in addition to your hourly rate.
• Paid Mileage: 42p per mile.
What We’re Looking For:
• A full, clean driving license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Compassion, reliability, and excellent communication skills.
• A genuine desire to support others and improve their quality of life.
• Experience working in Health and Social Care ideally as a care worker/assistant or health care assistant.
Why Join Us?
We’re a passionate, inclusive team dedicated to providing outstanding care. As a driver in the care sector, you’ll be an essential part of improving lives, one journey at a time to customers who wish to remain living in their own homes.
Apply today and start a rewarding career in your local community to making a difference!