AddressPlease note that applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer visa sponsorship
Who you are:
We are seeking a naturally caring and compassionate person, ideally with experience and knowledge of supporting individuals living with dementia. This is a Personal Assistant role on a part time basis for 20 hours per week, which will involve providing general day to day support at home for one of our clients. This will include assistance with daily needs such as providing companionship, administering medication, housekeeping, as well as supporting with diary management and general administrative tasks.
You will need to have a desire to help others and make a difference to peoples' lives every day, as well as good values that are in line with ours. You will also need to have a full UK driving licence and use of your own car as our client is based in a rural village in between High Wycombe and Princes Risborough.
Who we are:
Ashridge Home Care is a family owned, well-established and award-winning care provider based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
We are passionate about our clients living a fulfilled and happy life in their own homes and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care and support in order to achieve this.
Compassion, knowledge, trust, and respect are the foundations of our business. We are looking for individuals who share these values and are passionate about helping people.
Our care team are individuals who want to make a difference in another person’s life and go above and beyond on a regular basis. This role seeks out super humans who identify with our values, culture and share our passion for excellent care delivery.
How we look after you
Our people are really important to us. We really care about our team and as such you can expect more than just a salary, holiday and pension.
Professional Recognition
- We support our staff to develop their skills and experience by offering further learning at every opportunity.
- We promote our Carer of the Month awards which are client lead.
- We nominate our team for awards across the care sector, in recognition of the difference they make every day.
- We help you to gain the highly accredited Care Certificate through our Induction Programme and can support you to achieve higher qualifications in Health & Social Care.
Emotional Wellbeing
- We offer free access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides support across a multitude of areas including legal matters, family issues, medical information. Bereavement, stress and anxiety to name a few.
- 24/7 Head Office support from our dedicated Care Management Team.
- Increased support for carers who are supporting clients at End Of Life, from our specially trained EOL Champion both during and after your client has passed away.
- We have a minimum visit time of 2 hours which means you get to have meaningful impact on your clients' day and can make a real difference as opposed to what you could do in a 15 or 30 minute call.
Social Wellbeing
We believe in the importance of connection with others, so we use technology to make communication quick and easy via social media, care apps and weekly newsletters, so you always know what is going on. However, we also enjoy regular face to face events and celebrations at our offices in Amersham, where our doors are open, visitors are welcome, and the kettle is always on.
We also encourage sharing of stories and experiences.
Financial Wellbeing
- We pay competitive rate for this role of £13.00 per hour on weekdays and £15.00 on a weekend including double pay on all bank holidays across the year, reviewed annually.
- We promote our carers to join the Blue Light Card discount scheme to maximise on potential savings.
- Paid annual leave based on what you work.
- We pay client to client mileage at 0.45p per mile.
- We offer flexibility with working hours with zero-hour contracts but also guaranteed contracted hours where carers are able to commit, providing further security.
- Ashridge Home Care uses the Care Friends app which ensures a generous Refer a Friend Scheme offering up £400 per friend referred.
- Refer a client to us and earn up to an additional £500 per referral.
- Free enhanced DBS.
- Gain the highly accredited Care Certificate through our Induction Programme.
- Access higher learning including Apprenticeships via Ashridge and be supported by our in-house Trainer.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week, alternate weekends
Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
