Carer

CAN WE PLEASE HAVE APPLICANTS WITH A DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO A CAR

We are currently looking for warm hearted people who are naturally caring. The ideal applicant would be someone who wants to have a positive impact on other people’s lives, people who could make another's day better and brighter.

We would prefer you to be a driver and available to work daytime, evenings and weekends.

The Purpose of role

To support clients with all aspects of their day to day living, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. Providing care and support is both a challenging and rewarding experience. You will mostly work alone with the clients in their home. Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role in our company.

Key Responsibility

Safely provide compassionate care and support that is centred on the individual needs and wishes of each client. Respect client’s choices and always promote their dignity.

You may be the only person the clients sees over a period of time, it is therefore essential to report any changes or causes for concern to your line manager promptly. You need to be clear about when to seek help and advice in order to keep customers safe and promote their well-being.

Duties

Care and support

Give non-discriminatory care and support that values the diverse and unique qualities of each clients. See the whole person and not merely a list of care needs. Carefully listen and observe how clients prefer their care and support to be delivered on a day to day basis. Help them make their own decisions and to be as independent as possible.

Follow instructions in the care and support plan which has been agreed with each client. This may include:

All aspects of personal care

Prompting service users to take medicine

Eating and drinking

Safely using aids and personal equipment in a manner that respects the dignity of customers.

For example

Housework

Social and physical activities or mental stimulation

Supporting a customer through temporary and terminal illness, including

Recording and reporting

Record and report all relevant clients information

Keep all information about clients and their families secure and confidential

Work well as part of the Santo Healthcare team

Follow Santo Healthcare policies, procedures and guidance at all times

Take part in staff and clients meetings

Attend training activities and appraisal and development meetings

This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties. We will provide full training in line with regulatory requirements. In addition, the pay rate may change subject to age and experience.

Benefits at Santo Healthcare

-Full induction and Training provided in house

-Free uniform and ID Badge

-Free PPE

-Holiday Pay

-Mileage for Drivers

-Exceptional support offered from our dedicated Management team.

Others

-A Full, clean driving Licence is preferred

-Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS at a cost

Due to the nature of the Job, we can only recruit from ages 18 and over

Lots of shifts available: early mornings, days, afternoons, evenings, weekends

EXCELLENT RATES OF PAY!

Monday –Friday- 7am-9am

Monday –Friday- 9am-5pm

Monday –Friday- 5pm-10pm

Saturday-Sunday Between 7am-10pm

Drivers- Extra 45p per mile

Christmas Day and New Year’s day- Bank holidays Enhancement

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.50 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:

All carers are expected to wear masks at all calls, also change these masks before every call. This is along side all the expected PPE you are required to wear i.e Aprons and Gloves. Making sure hand washing after every client is necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37 per week

Salary: From £10.50 per hour

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Weekends only

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All carer's are expected to wear face masks unless exempt. The usual Apron and gloves to be worn at all times.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• care work: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Santo123
Expected start date: 27/03/2023