Care Assistant

Job summary

We are growing and expanding and have hours to suit you accross Hyndburn, Blackburn and Darwen. 

Are you:

• Considering a career change?
• Thinking about returning to work after a career break?
• Semi-retired, or looking for additional hours?
• An experienced carer looking for a new challenge?

Whatever the reason – we would like you to bring your personal qualities and values to us – We are looking for keen and enthusiastic carers with a caring nature and a will to do well, and we are certain you will fit in very well with our friendly team here at Willowbrook Homecare.

Job specification:

• Visit nominated adult clients, at times directed by care coordinators and management.
• Provide personal care to clients.
• Provide medication, meals/drinks, repositioning and domestic support to clients.
• Share necessary and appropriate information with supervisors.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Fully comply with Company policies, procedures and approved practice, and promote the aims of the Company.
• Participate in induction training and regular in-service training programmes, as directed by managers or supervisors.

To join our team of inspirational carers, the key qualities we are looking for are:

• A caring nature, good personal values with a will to do well.
• Someone who enjoys helping people and who wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
• Effective communication skills.
• A positive and can-do attitude.
• Experience in the care industry is preferable (Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care), but not essential as full induction/training will be given to those new to the care sector.
• A Driving Licence and the use of own car are required.

Working for Willowbrook Homecare offers you the following:

• Flexible Working Hours We can offer full or part-time, flexible hours working on a weekend on weekend off rota.
• Contracted Hours offered.
• Competitive rates of pay every four weeks.
• Generous mileage allowance of 30p per mile.
• Boost Your Earnings By covering holidays and sickness or taking on additional shifts you can boost your earnings.
• Holiday allowance Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day double time.
• Enrolment into the Workplace Pension scheme.
• Free Uniform Inc PPE - We care about keeping you and our clients safe, so we provide all the PPE equipment you need.
• A full Induction and onboarding programme.
• One to One mentoring.
• Ongoing Training program including online and practical, and QCF Levels in Health & Social Care for professional growth & development.?With our comprehensive training and ongoing development, you will always feel supported and valued.
• Induction and Employee Dashboard.
• Refer a friend payment (Unlimited, subject to conditions).
• With ongoing Help and support from our highly motivated management team, you are never alone at Willowbrook.