Health Care Assistant

Community Health Care Assistant

*** WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR WEEKEND AND/OR EVENING WORKERS ***

*** MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORT ***

*** CURRENTLY CANNOT TAKE ANYONE ON A COS ***

Do you have a passion for caring for other people? Are you looking for a job that offers you a chance to make a difference in other people’s lives? What if that job is about looking after the elderly and vulnerable adults in their own homes? If that sounds interesting to you then come and join us at Connect and Care. You will know you have made the right decision when you come for your interview. At Connect and Care, we have a heart for both our employees and our service users. We welcome experienced carers and those just starting out as full training will be provided. Positions are available for part-time, as well as bank staff. We provide care between 7am - 9pm and shifts are available in the morning, lunch time, afternoon and evening and carers can do just one of these shifts or a combination of shifts during the day.

Duties and Responsibilities

- To work with vulnerable adults and their families in their own homes and offer practical and emotional support to them

- To give personal care to individuals, e.g. getting them up in the morning, assisting them with washing, preparing food, shopping, etc.

- Develop support plans in response to their individual needs

- Support adults to take part in activities outside their home that will enrich their lives and contribute to their wellbeing

- Take part in the planning and reviewing of care plans

- Develop a knowledge and understanding of local resources and services

- Ensure work is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures

- Attend team meetings and supervision sessions

In return we offer

Salary: £12.00 - £12.50 per hour

Double Time is paid on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, as well as the Easter Bank Holidays.

Travel allowance paid

- Personal development including continuous mentorship

- Comprehensive training from care certificate to Diploma in care (NVQ level 2-5).

- Up to 28 days annual leave per annum (pro rata).

- Pension scheme

- Free uniform

- Flexible working hours that accommodate your individual circumstances

Due to the nature of the job, it is essential for applicants to possess a drivers’ licence and access to a car, however we do have cars that we can lease to applicants for a short introductory period.

Successful applicants will also have to undergo a DBS check.

Connect and Care is an equal opportunities employer

Part-time hours: 16-25 hours per week

Job Types: Part-time, Bank

Salary: £12.00 - £12.50 per hour

All staff and clients have been double vaccinated. All staff are required to wear masks, and full PPE when attending to clients, e.g. aprons and gloves.

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £12.00-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you a resident in the UK?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Medway HCA