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Dereham Weekend Care Assistant

Universal Care Services (UK) Ltd
Posted 10 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Dereham, Norfolk NR19 1DL, England

Salary

£23,480 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance
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  • Carewatch is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants, with no prior experience required as full training will be provided.
  • The role involves supporting vulnerable individuals in their homes with personal care, medication, mobility, and emotional support.
  • Care Assistants can expect a competitive hourly rate starting at £12.50 during the week and £12.75 on weekends, with additional pay for bank holidays and Christmas.
  • Candidates must have a valid UK driving license, access to a vehicle, and the ability to work every other weekend.
  • This position offers opportunities for career development, paid time off, and various employee benefits, including a £400 referral bonus.

Your Journey Towards Making Lives Better Starts here!

Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day brings your joy and a sense of achievement? Join us at Carewatch where compassion meets excellence.

Why Us?

Carewatch is one of the leading providers of adult social care. We take pride in providing high standards of personalized and professional care to our customers in their own homes, to enable them to live as independently for as long as possible

  • Heartwarming Impact- Experience the joy of brightening someone's day and making a lasting difference.
  • Warm and Welcoming Team- Be apart of a supportive family-like environment where we value your contributions.
  • Work Life Balance- Choosing the best hours for you to ensure you don't miss time with loved ones.

Benefits you'll Love -

  • Competitive Pay- Enjoy a competitive hourly rate starting at £12.50 during the week and the weekend rate being £12.75. Bank holiday rates are set at time and a half and Christmas is paid at double time.
  • Health and Wellness- Access to 24hr support for your health and well-being.
  • Paid time off up to 28 days - Paid time off depends of your hours available to work.
  • Employee Assistance program- Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
  • Care Assistant Career Development- Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
  • Monthly Care Assistant rewards- Monthly draw determined by the carer who has stood out that month.
  • Blue light card- Save on thousands of stores including holidays, transport and so much more.
  • Free Uniform
  • Free PPE
  • Paid DBS
  • Refer a friend Bonus £400.
  • 24/7 on-call support
  • Paid Mileage(0.30p per mile)
  • Early access pay- To be able to access a percentage of your wages at any time.

If you want to give back to your local area then get in touch today.

Working Hours: Shifts available 7am 2.00pm and 4pm -10.00pm.

Becoming a Care Assistant here at Carewatch is a step into your career. You do not need experience to become a Care Assistant as we provide full training. We can help you work your way towards your qualification tp help you start a successful career as a Care Assistant. if you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference in lives, becoming a Care Assistant is perfect for you.

You will be providing care for vulnerable people in their own homes, your key duties as a care assistant include:

  • To support with care needs such as;
  • To assist with personal hygiene, i.e. helping the people to have a bath or shower, to go to the toilet or to care for their skin or hair.
  • To assist with dressing, choice of clothes and personal appearance.
  • To support with their medication.
  • To assist with mobility (Manual Handling) including use of wheelchairs, hoists.
  • To provide emotional support, companionship.
  • To promote health and wellbeing and independence.
  • End of life care - where needed
  • Homecare.
  • Mental health and learning disabilities.
  • Kind, friendly and with a compassionate personality, with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable adults
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable and flexible
  • Polite and professional
  • Valid UK Driving Licence and Access to Own Vehicle
  • Must be able to work every other weekend
  • Must have a Right to Work in the UK.

Please note that this position as a Cate Assistant may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays based on client needs.

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