Homecare Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Nurseplus At Nurseplus, we're all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We're big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after. We're a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This means our staff get all the chances and tools they need to advance in their careers and help deliver incredible care to those in need. Join us, and let's make a difference together! Our services are available within a variety of care settings to a wide number of clients, all with individual needs; you could be supporting people with learning difficulties, complex care needs, mental health needs, dementia and providing care for older people. As a Homecare Worker, you will be required to support your client holistically in order to promote their well-being and ensure they have an excellent quality of life. Support may consist of companionship, administering medication, assistance with nutritional needs and providing personal care to clients in the comfort of their own homes. You will also be required to adhere to clients' individual care plans. What Nurseplus can offer you as a Homecare Worker: * Flexible shifts to fit around you - full or part-time, days, nights and weekends * Minimum of 2 hour call length * Pay Rates from £13.45 to £20.17 per hour, weekly pay* * Free training - In line with the Care Certificate * Ongoing support and further development opportunities with in-house courses and funded qualifications such as distance learning and NVQ Level 2 and 3 * Annual Pay Increase * Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card, which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street. * Refer a friend bonus of £250* What Nurseplus needs from you as a Homecare Worker: * You must be over 18 to apply * Have the right to work in the UK * At least 3 months UK based care experience * A Full UK Driving License - Full travel expenses are covered up to 45p per mile* * A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively * An enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration (Cost of which £56.90. This will be refunded after a set period of work) If you are passionate about healthcare and would like to be part of our dedicated Care at Home team then Nurseplus would love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE - ONLY APPLY FOR ONE JOB, THIS APPLICATION WILL COVER ANY JOBS WE HAVE AVAILABLE, DO NOT APPLY FOR EACH LOCATION *T&Cs apply INDCAH

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• You must be over 18 to apply

Experience

Desirable

• At least 3 months UK based care experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nurse Plus and Carer Plus (UK) Limited

Address

Nurseplus Gloucester

Gloucester

Gloucestershire

GL1 1DE

Employer's website

https://www.nurseplusuk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)