Care Assistant

Choices Homecare provide person centred care in the community of Sefton. We are currently recruiting care workers to work in:-

Maghull, Formby, Crosby, Aintree, Netherton & Bootle Areas
Southport, Ainsdale, Birkdale & Churchtown Area
What we ask from you

Passion and dedication – As most carers will tell you its more of a calling than a job
Experience – Not the experience you imagine, life experience is just as important
Sense of humour – After all laughing is the best medicine.
Going the extra mile – You’ve got to be willing to make the perfect cuppa after all
Flexibility – No two days are the same in the care world
Openness to learn – With the life stories of others, every day is a school day.
We can teach you practical skills but it’s the personal qualities that make a difference.

What we do

Choices Homecare provides person centred care in the community. We provide a service to vulnerable adults within their own homes supporting with –

Personal care
Meal preparation
Medication support
Domestic / shopping support
Offering companionship and support with social outings.
Working hours

This position does involve working weekdays and alternate weekends 6am - 2pm and 3pm - 11pm. Full time/Part time positions available with a 2 week set rota. Bank Staff also welcome.

£12.60 an hour - £13.10 after 4pm and at weekends

30p per mile fuel allowance

Must drive and have access to your own vehicle

What we can offer you

Career development - It's a career, not just a job, most of our senior staff have come up the ranks
Supportive office team - Teamwork makes the dream work
Employee engagement officer - A dedicated member of staff to support you, your happiness is our priority
Ongoing training and Development - We want to see you shine
Free uniform
A referral bonus scheme – Recommend your friend and receive £500*! *Once 12-week probation period is complete
Paid shadowing shifts - While you settle in
24/7 support - From our dedicated on-call team
We hope to help you start your rewarding career in care. We run inductions on a weekly basis so you can start as quickly as possible!

THERE’S NO JOB QUITE LIKE IT!

We have a limited number of opportunities for male care workers and reserve the right to close the recruitment process early where the number of applications exceeds our requirements.

Due to the nature of the role, we carry out an Enhanced DBS check where you will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)

Regulated activities are included in the Exceptions Order due to the delivery of care as such, self-disclosure is advised.*

Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to this application.

Please note this is a community position travelling from home to home.