Weekend Health Care Assistant
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Summary
Right at Home East Staffs is seeking Weekend Health Care Assistants to provide high-quality care to individuals in Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Uttoxeter, and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, and driving clients. Applicants must have a UK driving license, a genuine passion for care, and be available for a minimum of one weekend day every other weekend. They offer competitive pay, training, and benefits.
- Key Responsibilities: Personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, and driving clients.
- Core Requirements: UK driving license, genuine passion for care, availability for at least one weekend day.
Who Are Right at Home East Staffs?
At Right at Home East Staffs, we pride ourselves on being a care company that truly stands out. Our mission is to provide the highest quality care to individuals in Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Uttoxeter, and the surrounding areas. Our dedicated and exceptional CareGivers are at the heart of what we do, consistently earning praise in our client testimonials. We are deeply committed to helping people stay comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible, ensuring they receive the support they need with dignity and compassion.
What we offer our Weekend Health Care Assistants:
- Week Day Salary: Starting from £13.25 per hour
- Weekend Salary: Starting from £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
- Optional Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (Adults) available to complete whilst working
- Paid eLearning and in-person Care Certificate 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
Depending on the clients 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 Health Care Assistant:
- Availability: Must offer a minimum of one weekend day part, every other weekend.
- Hours: 8am - 2pm and/or 2pm - 10pm Saturday and/or Sunday. Week day hours may also be available.
- Driving Licence: Must hold a full UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. This requirement is not negotiable.
- 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 East Staffs 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 East Staffs 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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