Job Description
Do you have exceptionally high standards? take real pride in all that you do and a strong desire to learn and develop? The why not consider a career in care?
Warmth. Empathy. Respect. They are at the heart of delivering care the ‘Audley way’
And they’re the qualities we look for in all of our Carers, whether they're experienced managers, or taking a role in the sector for the very first time. At Audley Care, we’re proud of the way we’re enriching people’s lives. How? By helping people maintain their independence in their own home, and delivering exceptional care that’s best in class.
We are actively looking for a Community Care Assistant, to work throughout the Edgbaston and surrounding areas, providing care in the local community. We also provide care on site to the elderly community who live within our village and this can be a very varied role involving anything from personal care, domestic care and companionship care, we provide full training for all our new team members.
What will I do?
- Assist customers with personal care including helping them in and out of bed, washing, showering and dressing
- Assist with our customers daily routines
- Attending doctors’ appointments and collection of medication
- Taking our customers food shopping, clothes shopping, attending events or local community groups
- Helping with preparation of meals and assisting around the house with washing, cleaning or ironing
- Providing companionship and company being a friend and somebody that our customers can rely on
- You will be based within the community, so we would need you to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle
Where will I be based?
We are looking for Care Assistants to support our clients in the community around Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Paddock Wood, Kent area.
What can we offer you?
- Flexible working hours meaning that you’re able to carry on with commitments outside of working life
- Hourly rates starting from £10.05 and increasing to £10.60 dependent on experience
- 32p per mile paid to cover any travel and petrol costs
- Excellent training programme in place including mandatory training and the option to undertake your NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Retail discounts
- Healthcare cash plan
- Pension scheme
- Uniform provided
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Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £10.80-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Watford, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location