Care Professional

Job summary

Hours: 10-16 hours per week with option to increase after probation period

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who has always wanted to make a difference in people’s lives? If so, have you ever thought about a career in care? Perhaps you already work in care and are looking for a new challenge?

Have you always wanted to work for a charity, putting your skills to good use alongside a flexible working pattern to suit you? No experience is necessary for this role - , attitude and passion for providing a high standard of person-centred care are most important. You will be visiting for a minimum of one hour so it’s a real chance to make a difference to people’s lives.

We are immensely proud of the work to support unpaid carers at Caring Together Charity and are currently seeking warm-hearted Care Professionals to join our dedicated team.

About Caring Together Charity

For over 40 years we have been supporting families who are living with an illness or disability.

Our vision is a world with no unpaid carer in crisis, isolated or struggling alone. Three in five of us will become a carer at some point in our lives and Caring Together Charity is here to provide emotional and practical support and advice to carers of all ages and their families.

About the role

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who has always wanted to make a difference in people’s lives?

This role will use your understanding of person-centred care to be part of a responsive team. You will be providing support to people who use our services and their families at short notice in the event of a needed break for unpaid carers.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and any day could include helping someone develop a new skill, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their home, support with leisure activities and interests.

You could be supporting people in their own home or taking them out and about in their community.

You will also play a proactive role in signposting the people we support and their families.

What you can expect

• Flexible working options and Real Living Wage.
• Paid travel time and mileage at 35p per mile.
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holiday entitlement, pro rata).
• The option to buy or sell up to five days’ annual leave (subject to certain criteria being met).
• A supportive working environment alongside other Care Professionals, Rapid Responders, Care Team Managers, and the wider organisation.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact to the lives of unpaid carers and those with an illness or disability across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk.
• Ongoing paid training and development opportunities.
• Funded apprenticeships and qualifications.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing program.
• Access to a 24/7 GP, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and confidential counselling service.
• Death in service benefit of three times your annual salary.
• Staff referral scheme – get up to £500!

What we need from you

• A full driving licence and your own vehicle is essential.
• Experience is not essential for this role, a kind and compassionate nature is more important and full training will be given – we value your attitude and willingness to learn.
• A natural communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• An understanding of person-centred care.
• Strong communication skills.
• Competent using various systems on a mobile phone to update care plans and check on your scheduled visits.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care for the people we support, when required.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in our teams and the communities we support. We expect staff to respect the personal choices and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs

Caring Together Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please send your CV to us to apply.

Please see our website for other Care Professional vacancies in Norfolk.

Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

We are currently not registered for the skilled sponsorship programme, therefore we are unfortunately unable to accept any applications in this criterion. Please only apply if you have the relevant UK right to work documentation.

Other job titles you may have held: Care Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Hospitality Worker, Support Assistant, Care Support Worker, Carer, Home Care, Senior Care Assistant, Care Professional.