Care Workers - Lincolnshire

Care Workers
Lincolnshire

Current opportunities are available in; Mablethorpe - LN12, Horncastle - LN9, Woodhall Spa - LN10, Boston - PE12, Louth - LN11

£6.48 to £7.04 per hour plus 30p per mile for mileage.

50p per hour increase for NVQ2 Level 2 in Health and Social Care

20-50 hours per week, Core hours 7am -11am, 4pm -8pm & Weekends

IS THIS YOU?

* Are you able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week, with the flexibility to work extended hours if available?

* Have you a caring nature and the skills to provide respectful personal care?

* Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle?

If you can answer "Yes" to the above, then this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in personal care. Even if you already have a job and want part-time hours or you are studying, we want to hear from you.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will provide care to individuals, usually within their own homes, as part of care in the community. Your responsibilities will include providing personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and aid with meals. You will also ensure that their medication is taken on time and occasionally provide basic health and therapeutic care, but only with guidance and supervision of an appropriate professional.

THE PERSON

You will ideally have experience of care work, however this is not essential as free training is provided. You will be a team player and be able provide personal care with respect, confidentiality and within our principles of care. You will be a flexible and positive individual with excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

THE COMPANY

There's more to Housing 21 than bricks and mortar. As one of the UK's leading providers of care, health and housing services for older people, we deliver independence, choice and control to service users living in their own homes within the local community by providing personal care and general support. This, we could not do without our dedicated team of carers!

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check that is undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau which will be funded by Housing 21. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

People who may be interested in this role include: Home Care Worker, Care Support Worker, Home Carers, Health Care Assistant, Residential Care Workers