Weekend Health Care Assistant
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Summary
Right at Home Derby is seeking a Weekend Health Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to individuals in and around Derbyshire. This role involves personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, and driving clients. Candidates must possess a driving license, a passion for care, availability for at least one weekend day, and willingness to attend an induction.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
- All aspects of personal care
- Administering medication
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Shopping
- Companionship
- Motivating your client to get the most out of their day
- Driving clients to appointments or supporting in the community
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:
- Availability: Must offer at least one weekend day part.
- Hours: 7am - 3pm or 3pm - 11pm. Additional hours may also be available.
- Driving Licence: Must hold a full UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
- Passion for Care: A genuine passion for helping others is essential.
- Team Player: Must be a reliable team player with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate: Right at Home Derby will cover the cost of your DBS application.
- Willingness to Learn: We provide a comprehensive and free Right at Home induction program that equips you with all the information and skills you need to begin a rewarding career in care.
Weekend Health Care Assistant
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Who Are Right at Home Derby?
At Right at Home Derby, we pride ourselves on being a care company with a difference. Our mission is to provide the highest quality care to individuals in and around Derbyshire. Our CareGivers are dedicated and exceptional, as reflected in our client testimonials. We are committed to helping people remain comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible.
What we offer our Weekend Care Assistants:
- Week Day Starting Salary: £13.25 per hour
- Weekend Starting Salary: £14.50 per hour
- £19.88 per hour on bank holidays
- 30p mileage allowance
- Paid travel and waiting time
- 28 days holiday pro rata
- Free ‘Welcome to Right at Home’ Induction training
- Ongoing training and support
- Opportunities to complete Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (Adults)
- Paid online and in-person training
- £200 Refer a Friend Scheme
- Pension scheme
- Free PPE
- Access to Blue Light Savings and other benefits
- Quarterly coffee mornings, staff, and charity events
Dependent on their Care Plan, duties may include:
- All aspects of personal care
- Administering medication
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Shopping
- Companionship
- Motivating your client to get the most out of their day
- Driving clients to appointments or supporting in the community
Requirements of a Weekend Care Assistant:
- Availability: Must offer at least one weekend day part.
- Hours: 7am - 3pm or 3pm - 11pm. Additional hours may also be available.
- Driving Licence: Must hold a full UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
- Passion for Care: A genuine passion for helping others is essential.
- Team Player: Must be a reliable team player with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate: Right at Home Derby will cover the cost of your DBS application.
- Willingness to Learn: We provide a comprehensive and free Right at Home induction program that equips you with all the information and skills you need to begin a rewarding career in care.
Join Our Fantastic Team: We’re looking for individuals who can attend an April or May induction. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive and rewarding team, click Apply Now!
For more information, please call our Recruitment department on [contact hidden] (Extension 1)
*Right at Home Derby is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.*
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