Care Assistant

Job description

Location: Thirsk, Northallerton & Easingwold Bluebird CareSalary: Standard Rate: £13.50 per hour / Bank Holiday Rate: £20.25 per hourDo you enjoy driving? Do you have a caring, compassionate nature? Have you thought of combining them both and consider a career in Domiciliary Care (providing care to residents in their own homes), where every customer is as individual as their needs?Weare a family company and believe in nurturing talent and promoting from within. We have the best staffing retention rate in the area - contact us to find out why.Job Summary Bluebird Care has vacancies available for care assistants to support customers 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 work with customers in their own home. Good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role providing compassionate care and support that is centred on the individual needs and wishes of each customer.Responsibilities Support customers with all aspects of day-to-day living so they enjoy the best possible quality of life.Provide compassionate care and support centred on individual needs and wishes.Communicate effectively and maintain a calm, caring manner.Work with customers in their own homes.Qualifications Full driving licence and own transport.Flexible approach to hours and contracts based on availability (7am – 10pm Monday to Sunday).Availability to work alternate weekend days and at least one evening per week.Meet the requirement that it is a criminal offence for people barred from working in Regulated Activity to apply for these roles.Benefits Some of the highest pay rates in North Yorkshire.Bank holidays paid at time and a half.Travel allowance paid at 40p per mile.Guaranteed and contracted hours.28 days holiday per year, pro rata.Paid training.Free uniform – tunic, fleece, winter coat, hat & PPE rucksack.Free funded training courses including Level 2 & Level 3 Apprenticeships (NVQ).Work for an established, quality care company which values its workforce and has an established management team to support staff.We have passed two CQC inspections in a row in every area.Weare committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thirsk

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Home Care

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English