About the role: Can you provide comfort and reassurance when it matters the most?
We are dealing with uncertain times at the moment, and we need sensitive, patient and understanding carers to help with our more vulnerable residents.Cross Keys Care are seeking a warm and dedicated care assistant in the Peterborough area to support people in their own homes.
This is a permanent role with contracted hours to suit your needs.
Full time or part time.
We work within a 5-mile radius of the Peterborough city centre.No experience needed.
We are more about you sharing and demonstrating our values.
You don't need to have previous experience in care to be successful in this role, as full training will be provided.Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.We are looking for people who want:Full time or part time contracted hoursMornings, evenings & weekendsWhat is domiciliary care?Domiciliary care is providing extra support to people who live independently in their own homes.
This could include household tasks, personal care, social calls and other tasks required, which allows people to maintain both their independence and quality of life.Main Duties:Personal care includes washing, dressing, bathing, toileting and medication monitoring and/or assistanceSocial and shopping callsMeal preparationTo provide the highest quality care to service users in their own homes in accordance with their support plan, in person-centred approachTo be aware of the personal needs and requirements of your service users, communicating successfully, not only with your service user, their family, friends and other healthcare professionalsMaintain appropriate records to meet the needs of the service, observing and promptly reporting back any changes or concerns in your service user's circumstances or conditionIf you are looking for a genuinely rewarding career with a company that values you then apply today.In Return:This is an excellent opportunity to work for an organisation that really values their employees.Competitive hourly rate, £13.84ph Monday to Friday & £14.40ph bank holidays and weekends45p per mile for travel expenses£1.00 per hour for mileageFull training is given leading to a Certificate in CareFree uniform, mobile phone, PPE equipment and a DBS check28 days paid holidays inclusive of bank holidays.
Plus, an extra day per year for every extra year worked.
Capped at 5 extra days£250 Refer a friend schemeComplete care certificate within a 1-month periodA great pension scheme; CKH will double employee's contribution up to a maximum of 10%.
SHPS members will also benefit from Life Cover in the event of death in service.
(T&C apply)CKH rewards benefit platform.
Access to instant vouchers, cashback and reloadable gift cardEmployee Assistance Programme.
24-hour free counselling and legal adviceCKH employees who have successfully passed their probationary period will be eligible to sign up for Westfield Health, which is a completely free service that gives you access to a range of health cash benefits and services.
You will receive money back on a range of essential healthcare including new glasses, contact lenses, dental treatment and physiotherapy.
If you have dependent children, they will also be covered on certain benefits up to the age of 22.Hours of work are flexible between 7am and 10pm - This is on a rota basis.We are looking for people who drive and have their own vehiclePlease note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.