Home Care Professional

St Helena Hospice

The closing date is 01 October 2024

Job summary

Radfield Home Care specialises in personalised care for older people in their own homes, a forward-looking, family run business that sets the standard for what care can do. Radfield Home Care Colchester, Frinton & Clacton was established in November 2021 to support the valuable work of St Helena Hospice. We are looking for permanent and Bank staff to join our team

Main duties of the job

You dont need any previous experience to join our Radfield Home Care Colchester, Frinton & Clacton Team as a care assistant - We provide a high standard training and development programme.

A great personality and good values are the most important attributes to deliver great care. You will need to be over the age of 18, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle and the right to work in the UK.

About us

At Radfield Home care, its our mission to make ageing a more enjoyable and rewarding experience for all involved and our care assistants have a huge role to play in making this happen.

Radfield Home Care specialises in personalised care for older people in their own homes, a forward-looking, family run business that sets the standard for what care can do.

We are one of the very few Living Wage Foundation employers in our local area and our unique Industry leading Caring for carers pledgeTM sets out all of the things that you can expect to receive from us, as a care professional with Radfield Home Care:

  • A culture which is welcoming, friendly, supportive and inclusive
  • Fair and competitive hourly rate - From £12.00
  • Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate
  • Paid mileage - 45p per mile
  • Free DBS
  • Fully paid training

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 to £12.50 an hour plus mileage

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0423-24-0032

Job locations

St. Helena Hospice

Barncroft Close

Highwoods

Colchester

CO4 9JU


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Home Carer, you will support adults who have a desire to stay in their own homes, where they feel safe and secure, for as long as possible. You will provide them with the care and companionship they need. Apply today to join the Radfield Home Care Team.

  • Help them with daily routines such as getting up in the morning or ready for bed at night.
  • Help with elements of personal care.
  • Ensure their home is safe & clean.
  • Prepare meals & collect shopping or prescriptions.
  • Assist clients to appointments in the community.
  • Provide companionship and be someone who they can rely on for support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Home Carer, you will support adults who have a desire to stay in their own homes, where they feel safe and secure, for as long as possible. You will provide them with the care and companionship they need. Apply today to join the Radfield Home Care Team.

  • Help them with daily routines such as getting up in the morning or ready for bed at night.
  • Help with elements of personal care.
  • Ensure their home is safe & clean.
  • Prepare meals & collect shopping or prescriptions.
  • Assist clients to appointments in the community.
  • Provide companionship and be someone who they can rely on for support.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • You will need to be over the age of 18, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle and the right to work in the UK.

Desirable

  • A great personality and good values are the most important attributes to deliver great care
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • You will need to be over the age of 18, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle and the right to work in the UK.

Desirable

  • A great personality and good values are the most important attributes to deliver great care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St Helena Hospice

Address

St. Helena Hospice

Barncroft Close

Highwoods

Colchester

CO4 9JU


Employer's website

https://www.sthelena.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Helena Hospice

Address

St. Helena Hospice

Barncroft Close

Highwoods

Colchester

CO4 9JU


Employer's website

https://www.sthelena.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Sharnelle Wyatt

swyatt@sthelena.org.uk

Date posted

30 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 to £12.50 an hour plus mileage

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0423-24-0032

Job locations

St. Helena Hospice

Barncroft Close

Highwoods

Colchester

CO4 9JU


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