Salary: Competitive salary £15.14 per hour
Closing Date: 30/09/2024
Hours: 12 hour contract, additional hours available
Would you like to make a positive difference in people’s lives? Are you looking for a rewarding career with a company that is passionate about the service it provides? If so, look no further!
Our team are proud to deliver ‘outstanding’ (as rated by the Care Quality Commission) personal and practical domestic support to people living in our local community. We support individuals from the age of 18 who, for various reasons, are unable to manage some aspects of their daily lives or access the community. We currently provide services in Woodbridge, Ipswich and surrounding areas.
We are currently looking to recruit a female waking night home carer to support a young adult lady who has complex needs. You will be working on a 1:1 basis in her home supporting with all aspects of her care. Waking nights will be from 8pm to 8am and will include weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Due to the complex needs of our client she has a small team, It is essential that you can be flexible to cover for annual leave and sickness as required.
We are looking to recruit the best match for our client, successful applicants will possess the following attributes:
- A bubbly and vibrant personality
- Be confident, kind and empathetic
- Enjoy music, singing and sensory activities
- Have a genuine passion for helping people get the best out of life
- A minimum of 1 years experience in a similar role supporting individuals with complex needs
Due to the nature of this role it is essential for successful applicants to hold a full valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Employee Benefits:
- A fulfilling and rewarding role making a difference every day
- Competitive salary £15.14 per hour
- Full induction, paid training and ongoing support
- Shadowing and client introductions
- Free DBS, handbook and toolkit
- Regular supervision, team meetings and 24/7 support
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Career progression including QCF and other training opportunities
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (which offers a wide range of discounts)
- Refer a friend scheme worth £200 following successful completion of their probation period
This is what some of our carers have said when we asked them why they like working for St Elizabeth Care Agency:
- ‘The support and care we put in place for individuals in the community is fantastic’
- ‘Flexibility that suits my life and my other commitments.’
- ‘I really like that the money made by the care agency goes to help fund the hospice.’
- ‘To work in a supportive team where I feel valued. Knowing that I contribute to making a positive difference in people’s lives, not only to our clients but also to the individuals and families that receive support from the Hospice’
If you would like to make a positive difference in people’s lives, feel valued and supported then why not get in touch?
We also have opportunities available for part time, full time domiciliary work on a zero hour’s basis.
For an application pack or further information please email gemma.clover@stelizcare.co.uk or telephone 01473 707900
Download an application pack at – www.stelizabethcareagency.co.uk
All profits made by the agency are donated to the Hospice to further its work to improve life for people living with a progressive illness.
Please note that this role is open to females only due to the needs of the people you will be supporting. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK – we do not offer Visa Sponsorship.