Care Assistant - Full or Part Time (NO SPONSORSHIP) - Brecon - ref. g46835315
Hello! We are Phoenix Homecare and Support. We are a family run company who is big enough to cope, but small enough to care. Our role is to help the people we care for to fulfil their wishes of remaining comfortable within their own homes, instead of going into a care home or hospital.
The areas covered in this roll are:
Talgarth, Bronllys, Llyswen, Hay-on-Wye and Clyro, Brecon.
No two days are the same. A typical day working at Phoenix would include;Providing any assistance support to the elderly in their own homes that they may require
Helping to support to make meals and drinks for those who struggle to make their own at various times
You may be required to provide personal care which could include helping someone into the shower, assisting with dressing and ensuring they look their best for the day!
General light house-keeping, including cleaning and laundry
Assisting or reminding your client with their medication
Assisting with day to day tasks so your clients can stay independent in their home.
Providing good company and combating loneliness, and doing activities such as reading, knitting, gardening, playing cards, board games. Having a good chat over a cup of tea
Accompanying people to go to appointments or going shopping.
Due to the nature of the role, Candidates must be aged 18+. Please be aware *We do not offer sponsorships*
We have many walking runs available for those without transportation
We believe in being fully transparent and do not hide our pay rates. After probation rate (Within 3 months) we pay £12.90ph Weekdays / £13.40ph Weekends to all carers
During your Probation period we pay £12.14ph Weekdays / £12.40ph Weekends
Additionally on top of your pay rate you will earn mileage and 5.6 weeks of Holidays
What else we offer:
Free Driving Lessons - After probation, Please ask for more information at interview stage
Free MOT's - We will pay for your annual car MOT for your vehicle at a specified garage
Perks at Work: benefitting from over 30,000 exclusive deals and discounts for your favourite brands across 20 categories including, groceries, fashion, electronics and more,
QCF in Health and Social Care: Free QCF qualifications with enrolment within your first 3 months and in-house mentoring available.
Free membership to our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you 24/7 access to one-to-one counselling, legal advice and support, self-help and wellbeing information.
Work-Life Balance - We aim to create a personalised shift pattern to ensure you have the perfect work-life balance for you. We look to work around the days you are unable to do to fulfil the hours you are looking for.
Dedicated Training Team - At Phoenix we have a dedicated training team that is available for you to use and contact to help assist you with gaining real qualifications in Health and Social Care, offering one to one support.
We offer all carers free Uniform and a work phone to use
New to Care?
We offer full training induction and shadowing for all new starters, experienced or not.
We know looking for a new role can be daunting, and we are happy to answer all your questions about moving into a career in care! Feel free to contact us if you have any queries please contact us on 01982559412
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: £12.90-£13.40 per hour
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Company pensionEmployee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
10 hour shift12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Weekend availability
Weekends only
Application question(s):
Do you own your own form of transport?
Licence/Certification:
UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person