Community Care Assistant (social care) (Drivers) - ref. t44317403
Are you looking for a role that is rewarding and provides a sense of satisfaction?
Are you looking for a unique and varied role? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then a role in care could be for you!
Areas: Walker Gate, Walker, Byker, Heaton
Driving Licence (REQUIRED)
Full Job Description:
Hourly Rate: £13.00 / hour (+30p mile)Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Dale Care Newcastle are one of the leading home care providers in Newcastle, helping our service users to stay as independent as possible within the comfort of their own home. We are recruiting for Home Care Workers to join our growing team in the Newcastle area.
Your role in brief
Our Home Care Workers have the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives, both at home and supporting them in the community. This is a role that varies from day-to-day helping the more vulnerable in our society, offering a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to match.
Dale Care Workers are responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence.Our carers travel to the customers own home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Dale Care Newcastle.
The type of support that you can expect to be providing is no different from what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing personal care and support or domestic support
Essential Requirements
It’s essential that all Dale Care Worker applicants possess the following qualities:
Self-motivated and well-organisedCaring and sensitive to the needs of others
Flexible
The ability to use your own initiative
Having the ability to communicate effectively
Not worked in care before? That's not a problem. Whilst previous care experience would be advantageous, is not essential as you will receive;
Paid training prior to starting work
Paid shadowing with an experienced staff member
Regular refresher training to ensure your upkeep of skills and knowledge
Benefits
Free DBSRetail Discounts (Blue Light Card)
Employee Health and Wellbeing Service
Flexible Shifts/ Working Patterns Available
Paid Training
Free Uniform
Early Pay programme
Schedule:
10 hour shift12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Alternative Weekend Working (Required)
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