Carers
Are you looking for a new challenge and a return to care work?
Do you have experience of providing care to people and are looking for a way back into social and community care?
Would you like to be trained to work in the care sector whilst being paid to train and gain nationally recognised qualifications?
Many of our carers have been with us for over 10 years and some over 20 years, one won Carer of the Year at the Great British Care Awards, so we must be doing something right, and our carers have regular work and hours that fits perfectly within their work life balance in the area. You will need to be available from 7am - 2pm and/or 4pm - 11pm and have the use of your own car.
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, physical difficulties, learning disabilities, Autism and many more – enabling our clients to live their own homes with dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life.
We are a Preferred Provider for Blackburn with Darwen Council, Lancashire County Council, the NHS and Clinical Commissioning Group as well as private clients. We are a family business and have been providing care in the area for 26 years.
We prefer face to face training so with a starting hourly rate of £12.25 per hour, you will be trained in our training room by our nurse and experienced management team then start work. But the training doesn’t stop there. We believe in making our carers as capable as possible and so your training will continue with continuing professional development in many care related topics.
If you have experience and/or an NVQ in Health & Social care your starting hourly rate will be £12.60 per hour.
If you have an NVQ, Your rate will increase to £13.00 per hour, after your probationary period ends.
We look forwards to meeting you at interview.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
About the role
Responsibilities and Duties
Role includes repositioning of clients and personal care
Supporting Clients to eat & drink
End of Life Care
Giving medication
Dealing with PEG feeds, stoma’s, catheters & other more complex clinical needs (Training given)
Supporting people in the community
Supporting people to activities & health appointments
Qualifications and Skills
Preferably be NVQ 2 or 3 qualified in Adult Health & Social Care or equivalent
Be Reliable
You must be a driver with use of a car
Able to work as part of a team as well as use your own initiative
Benefits include
Uniform provided
Full entitlement of paid annual leave
Paid DBS & Referral service
Employer contributed pension scheme
Paid training time & funded care qualifications
Blue Light card
Interest free staff loans
Regular staff social activities
Annual Award Dinner
Support from experienced management team and Registered Nurse
Be respected, valued and be part of a successful team.
Long service bonus starting from 5 years.
Opportunities to progress your career within our expanding family business
Mileage paid at 35p/mile
Carer of the Month Award
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability - Available to work every other weekend
Supplemental pay types:
Loyalty bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
We provide PPE
What you will need
Required criteria
- Driver with use of own vehicle
- The right to work in the uk
- Available to work evening
Desired criteria
- Experience in care
- NVQ Level 2 or above
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Communication
Teamwork
Providing Care
Administering Medicine
Paperwork and Record Keeping
Providing personal care
Choice Care
Choice Care was founded in 1999 by husband and wife, Andrew and Fiona Key. With more than 70 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, Andrew and Fiona combined their background’s 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 Paid Mileage between clients at 35p/mile Paid Travel & waiting time Paid holiday Employer contribution to pension scheme (if you qualify/don’t opt out 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