Care Assistant- Burnley (Driver)
At Choice Care, we provide the best possible care and support for those that need it - including people coming to the end of life, those with dementia, sensory impairment, or physical difficulties – enabling our clients to live their own homes with dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life.
We are looking for carers to work in the Burnley area 4 days a week including working alternate weekends. Having care experience would be an advantage, but if you don’t have any experience, we will train you up for the job.
We are a Preferred Provider for BWD Social Services and Lancashire county council we also provide care for the CCG as well as private clients. We are a family business and have been providing care in the area for 26 years.
If you have at least 6 months experience in care, you will start on an hourly rate of £12.50/hr* This will increase to £13.00* per hour once you’ve passed an NVQ qualification.
If you have an NVQ, you will go straight onto £13.00* per hour.
With an hourly rate if you have no care experience of £12.25* per hour, you will be trained first of all in our classroom by our management team, and then be mentored one on one by one of our experienced qualified carers.
Once you pass your probationary period your hourly rate will increase to £12.50*
At that point you start your Level 2 or 3 NVQ qualification and when you achieve that your pay goes up to £13.00*
You need to be a driver with access to a car and able to work alternate weekends.
* All pay rates are due to increase in April
About the role
Benefits include:
Paid travel time between service users
Mileage at 35p/mile between service users
Employer contributed pension scheme
Paid training and funded care qualifications
Opportunities for career progression
Blue Light card
Uniform Provided
Paid DBS & Referral service
Annual Award Dinner
Carer of the Month award
Paid for Staff Social Events
Company Interest Free Loans
So come and join our amazing family of carers in Blackburn with Darwen and make a difference in someone’s life every day.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: From £12.50 per hour
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to live and work in the UK
- Driving Licence & use of a car
- I do not need sponsorship
- I am available to work alternate weekends
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Verbal and Written Skills
Listening/ Active Listening
Keeping People Informed
Teamworking
Providing Care
Choice Care
Choice Care was founded in 1999 by husband and wife, Andrew and Fiona Key. With more than 25 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, Andrew and Fiona combined their background in nursing with a passion for delivering high-quality home care services in Lancashire along the M65 corridor, that bridge the gap between traditional home care and nursing. Whether it’s working directly with private clients and their families or in partnership with social services, Clinical Commissioning Groups, solicitors and health professionals, we strive to provide the best possible care and support for some of the most vulnerable people in our community, tailoring our care services to meet their needs. We work closely with organisations such as East Lancashire Hospice, the Stroke Association, Dementia UK, Parkinson’s UK and the MS Society to share resources and make sure our staff are up to date on the latest skills and training. Our team of dedicated carers are all vetted and trained to gain the qualifications they need to help them carve out a long-term career in care.
We provide induction training and carers must reach the required level of knowledge in each subject area. They must also complete a number of shifts with a supervisor to make sure they’re competent at following care plans and delivering the required level of care. New recruits will also be working on achieving their diploma/NVQ qualification in care, which takes between 6 and 9 months to complete. Join our team of award-winning colleagues If you’re passionate about making life better for society’s most vulnerable people we’d love to hear from you. We’re an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from people with a drive to learn and progress in the care industry. We believe that being a carer is not just a job, it’s a vocation. As a family-run business, we’re looking to grow the team with like-minded people who share our values. We love nothing more than seeing the enthusiasm and dedication of a carer turn into a satisfying, lifelong career, whether they’ve come from a background in care or start out with no hands-on experience but an open heart and mind.
Our benefits
What we offer: Competitive pay Support from management Ongoing training to help career progression A great working environment with a fun and supportive culture A team of award-winning colleagues