Job Description
About the RoleWhy work for Homecarers?Would you like to be part of an amazing team working for a leading care provider in the Cheshire area?We are a recognised care provider rated GOOD overall by CQC (Care Quality Commission)We are looking for people who have a kind, friendly caring nature, who may want a change of career and flexible shifts. You don’t need qualifications or experience; we offer a thorough 4-day induction programme to prepare you in your new exciting role. Job OpportunityWhat to expectYou will be visiting clients in their own home in the Winsford and Northwich area, so you will need to be a driver with your own car.As a driver you will also receive a pay enhancement to help with those additional costs.You will be meeting several clients each day, so you need to be a great communicator and even better listener, as our clients love to tell great stories.You will be providing personal care and assisting with personal hygiene and dressing to get them ready for the day ahead. We don’t need you to be a Michelin Starred chef, however basic cooking skills, such as boiling an egg, making sandwiches and using the microwave is essential. Our clients have a range of ailments that they need support with, so our Support Workers need to be patient and have compassion. We have a variety of shifts available, including morning shifts, full days and afternoons. We also have evening shifts 6.30pm – 11.15pm which attract an enhanced pay rate.If you let us know your availability, we’ll see what we can do.Please note you have to be 18 years of age or above to apply for this role. We provide support to our clients 7 days a week, so alternate weekend working is something we require.Referenced ID-10798Essential SkillsPlease note whilst Homecarers welcomes applications from eligible applicants it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staffIf you are passionate about care and seeking to work with a forward thinking, leading care Company, then we look forward to hearing from you!Click on the Apply Now button and one of our team can call you for an informal chat about the roles and answer any questions you may have.Please note all offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of a DBS check and references.About CompanyHomecarers was established in April 1994 in Liverpool with an aim to provide service users with the choice to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, promoting independence and healthy lifestyle choices. We are innovative and work collaboratively with other services and digital providers to promote and share good practice pioneers in supporting innovation and are a testbed for digital solutions in social care.Homecarers prides itself on being one of the UK’s leading care companies, providing quality homecare across Liverpool, Cheshire East and Cheshire West. We provide personal care to over 400 service-users, helping them to live independently and stay in the comfort of their own homes as long as possible as well as managing four Extra Care housing schemes.Homecarers are passionate about helping those who need care and support to live better lives. We want to make a real difference to our service-users and their families, treating every care experience as though we were looking after one of our own family and ensuring that we provide a high level of ‘continuity of care’ to our service users with the same teams, where possible, visiting service-users on a regular basis.DE&IHomecarers are committed to the principles of equality and diversity in all services and employment practices. The Company recruits, trains and develops employees based on their ability and the requirements of their job role. Starcare believes that valuing and managing diversity is about recognising and appreciating individual needs and differences and treating everyone with dignity and respect.BenefitsEarly pay – early withdrawal payment schemeBlue Light Card DiscountGuaranteed contract based on individual availability.Competitive salaryEnhanced pay rate for evening shifts£300 refer a friend scheme- with £100 also being paid to the new staff member after successful completion of probation period. An attractive care bonus paymentPaid Induction programmeCompany uniform and mobile phoneAccess to the Company pool carsEnhanced DBS check (T & C’s apply)Free counselling support and advice service 24/7High Street discountsExcellent business mileage 45p (drivers only)Opportunities for ongoing development and career progressionPersonal pension scheme