Care Assistant
This is a Domiciliary Support Worker position, involving visiting multiple individuals during a shift, therefore a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
Locations we cover : Melksham, Bradford on Avon, Rowde, Lacock, Urchfont, Poulshot, Calne, Chippenham, Devizes, Trowbridge, Warminster and Westbury.
Autonomy Care support young people and adults in their day-to-day lives, helping them to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of their own homes while ensuring that their wellbeing, and care needs are met, 24 hours a day.
Check out our company page to see what our support workers say about Autonomy Care Group.
We are not currently accepting applications from candidates requiring sponsorship or supplementary employment.
Once you have sent your application a member of our recruitment team will review. If you have been shortlisted we will give you a call and go through a few questions about you and your experience. If you have not been successful you will receive an email letting you know.
Please do not telephone or visit us for an update on the progress of you application, we will contact you, however due to the large volumes of applications we receive it may take up to 3 working days.
Join us and you can expect
Monday to Friday 7.00am to 8.00pm £11.90 per hourMonday to Friday 8.00pm to 10.00pm £12.65 per hour
Saturday and Sunday 7.00am to 8.00pm £12.65 per hour
Saturday and Sunday 8.00pm to 10.00pm £13.65 per hour
Bank Holiday £16.50 - £19 per hour
Paid business mileage (45p for cars)
Holiday top-up payments made for regular over time (T&C's)
Benefits
Employee referral scheme (earn up to £300)*Long service awards
Employee of the month awards
Access to blue light card discounts
Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
24 hour confidential employee advice line
Shifts
Between 7am and 10pmWorking alternate weekends is essential
Training and Development
Funded apprenticeships and diplomasMandatory Training provided
Job description
Everyday tasks such as shopping, sitting services and light housework to encourage self-help skillsCreating fun and engaging activities
Assisting with cooking and support in the kitchen
Assisting with fantastic days out with our service users
Assisting with personal care with our service users
Completing relevant documentation
About you
You will:
Hold a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
We are looking for people who are:
Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisionsFlexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someones life
Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.
If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.
If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We are a disability confident employer
We are a mental health at work committed employer
Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker / Skilled Worker / Sponsorship / Health and Care Visa
Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: £11.90-£13.65 per hour