Jul 18, 2023
Only UK residents who require sponsorship for a skilled worker visa are eligible for this position. The ability to drive is necessary because you will be providing daily visiting care to 5–10 clients in their homes.
• Personal care: bathing, dressing, help with going to the toilet and supervision of medicine
• Bedtime and morning routines: help with getting up and getting ready for bed
• Food preparation and help at mealtimes
• Light housework: laundry, cooking, and cleaning
• Companionship and social interaction
• Social activities: visits to clubs and to see friends
• Errands: shopping and collecting prescriptions
The successful applicant will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
A good Carer is simply someone who truly cares - they do the job because they know they can make a difference to an individual’s life, injecting some humour into a day, helping with small chores that improve clients’ quality of life, providing reassurance where confidence is low and lifting morale during those lonely moments. Good Carers love what they do and go that extra mile, noticing those little extras that enhance your life.
Carers who will be naturally kind and caring, wanting to make a difference
Willingness to learn and undertake online and classroom training, including the use of moving & handling equipment
An understanding of what good care looks like
Strong written and communication skills
Individuals that are able to work independently and as part of a wider care team
A calm attitude and the ability to think clearly when under pressure
The ability to prepare simple meals and follow good standards of hygiene
You must be able to work alternate weekends, early mornings and evenings
Locations: Salisbury, Bradford on Avon, Basingstoke and Swindon
Guaranteed, full-time, 40 hours per week - overtime available.
£22,672 per annum
Paid mileage
Company pension scheme
Flexible working patterns
28 days per year holiday pay (pro-rata)
Career development opportunities
Free uniform and PPE
Paid training and shadowing
Ongoing training and career development opportunities (nationally recognised qualification routes)
Smartphone app to manage your daily tasks and pay
On-call emergency support network
Birthday day off
Blue Light Discount Card to be used in high street stores and online