Community Cover Carer

Posting date13 November 2024

Closing date13/12/2024 09:54:06

Salary£14 to £14 per hour

LocationSA73 3LS

CompanyPembrokeshire Care Ltd

Job typePermanent

HoursFull Time

Reference15578301

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Job Title: Community Cover Carer

Location: Vacancies across all of Pembrokeshire!

Employment is subject to at least two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS.

Applicants should be 18 years or over and hold a full driving license and have access to a suitable vehicle.

Where will I work?
Our Cover Carers will cover all areas of Pembrokeshire, including:

Narberth
Tenby
Fishguard
Pembroke and Pembroke Dock
Haverfordwest
Milford

A run will be done in the same area, to prevent carers from travelling great distances from call-to-call.

What are the shift patterns?
Shifts are made up of a combination of morning/lunch shifts and afternoon/evening shifts. This is a full-time role.

Do I need experience?
Whether you have previous support worker experience or you are looking for a chance to begin a new career and Health and Social Care is completely new to you, we want to hear from you.

We will provide you with full support through our Social Care Induction and help you through the entire registration process to register as a professional Social Care Worker.

​You will need a driving license and your own car.

​What we offer:
Competitive Pay - £14 per hour
Mileage - 45p per mile
Job vacancies across ALL of Pembrokeshire
Flexible contracts with fixed weekly hours for job security
Enhancements on Bank Holidays and Christmas Day
Shift-based pay
Paid DBS check
Eligibility for Blue Light card and Carer's Discount Card
Full Personal Protective Equipment
In depth training package and induction programme
Career progression - fully funded QCF Level 2/3/4 opportunities
Free uniform

We are ideally looking for individuals with experience in domiciliary care, although we provide full training and mentoring so this is not essential!

The ideal candidate will be caring and be able to work on their own initiative, have a person centred approach, confident to lone work in the community and take pride in providing the highest quality of care.

You will be required to drive to each customers home and perform care related duties as outlined in the individuals person centred care plan.

Community Carers will be required to:
Take responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our customers;
Promote their independence and maintain high levels of dignity and respect;
Carry out or assist customers with personal care such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals;
Medication;
Transferring using safe moving and handling techniques and approved equipment;
Preparation of light meals and snacks;
Liaising with your Team Leader as required;
Maintain accurate records of all care provided through a mobile application.

How to apply:
​Click 'Apply Now'. We will then be in touch to complete a few screening questions before organising an interview.

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