Employer: Caring Together Charity
Job Title: Care Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £13.00 – £15.20 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Job Overview
Are you a compassionate and caring individual who has always wanted to make a difference in people’s lives? If so, have you ever thought about a career in care? Perhaps you already work in care and are looking for a new challenge?
Have you always wanted to work for a charity, putting your skills to good use alongside a flexible working pattern to suit you?
No experience is necessary for this role — attitude and passion for providing a high standard of person-centred care are most important.
Caring Together Charity is immensely proud of the work it does to support unpaid carers and is currently seeking warm-hearted care assistants to join its dedicated team.
About the Role
This role will use your understanding of person-centred care to be part of a responsive team. You will be providing support to customers and their families at short notice in the event of a needed break for unpaid carers.
Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and may include:
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Helping someone develop a new skill
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Providing personal and emotional support
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Helping people plan and manage their home
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Supporting leisure activities and interests
You could be supporting people in their own homes or taking them out and about in their community. You will also play a proactive role in signposting the people supported and their families.
What Caring Together Charity Can Offer You
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A supportive working environment alongside other Care Professionals, Rapid Responders, Care Team Managers and the wider organisation.
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The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of unpaid carers across Cambridgeshire.
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Ongoing learning and development.
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28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata).
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The option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave (subject to certain criteria).
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Access to a 24/7 GP, EAP service and confidential counselling service.
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Death in service benefit of three times your annual salary.
What Caring Together Charity Needs From You
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A full driving licence and your own vehicle is essential.
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Experience is not essential — a kind and compassionate nature is more important, and full training will be given.
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An understanding of person-centred care.
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Strong communication skills.
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Comfortable using various systems on a mobile phone to update care plans and check scheduled visits.
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Comfortable assisting with personal care for the people supported when required.
Benefits
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Additional leave
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Company pension
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Flexitime
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Health & wellbeing programme
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Referral programme
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Sick pay
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Store discount
Application Questions
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Do you currently have or need sponsorship in the future?
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Are you comfortable supporting clients with their personal care needs?
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Are you able to work alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday)?
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How many hours are you looking to work?
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Are you willing to travel to Swaffham, Watton and Dereham to support clients? (Travel time and mileage paid)
Licence/Certification
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Driving Licence (required)
Work Authorisation
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United Kingdom (required)
Work Location
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On the road
Job Type and Pay
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00 – £15.20 per hour
How to Apply
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