Full & Part Time Community Care Workers in Leeds (Female’s only):
Ethicare Home Support are a private home care provider and are looking for compassionate,kind,caring and reliable Female Community Care Workers to join our growing team supporting vulnerable adults, young people & children in their own homes, in the community, across Leeds postcodes.
Our service provides personal and social care to vulnerable adults, young people and children in their homes, by assisting with daily activities, administering medications, personal care, household tasks, and providing companionship with individual needs, always maintaining dignity, respect and promoting independence.
*Do you live in any of the following postcodes?
*LS5, LS6, LS7, LS8, LS9, LS10, LS11, LS12, LS13, LS14, LS15, LS16, LS17, LS18, LS19, LS20, LS21, LS27, LS28?
*Please note:Applicants that apply must have some previous care experience either in the community, or within a care home or looking after a loved one at home.
*We are only recruiting for Female Care Workers at present
What We’re Looking For
*Compassionate and reliable individuals with experience of working in care
*Strong communication skills
*Good command of the english language
*Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care
*Previous care experience is desirable (full training provided)
Shift Patterns
*7am – 2pm (Breakfast & Lunch Calls) &/or4pm – 10pm (Tea & Bed Calls)
*Applicants can work either or both shifts – flexibility available on days!
*Full time hours (35- 40) Part Time hours (20/25)
Key Responsibilities
As a Community Care Worker, you will:
*Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
*Support with medication prompting and administration
*Assist with mobility and transfers
*Prepare meals and support with eating and drinking
*Carry out household tasks (cleaning, laundry, shopping)
*Provide companionship and emotional support
*Accompany service users to appointments (GP, hospital, dentist)
*Encourage independence and social engagement
*Accurately complete care records and documentation
*Report concerns to the Assistant Manager & Registered Manager
*Respond appropriately in emergency situations
Applicants must be:
*Flexible, compassionate & patient.
*Able to work alternate weekends
*Given a weekday off to support work-life balance.
Pay & Benefits
*£12.60 per hour + paid mileage for drivers
*3-day induction training held at our Pudsey office.
*Time and a half on Bank Holidays
*4 weeks paid annual leave
*Paid training & shadowing – £250
*Alternate weekends off
*Flexible working patterns
*Blue Light Card discounts (shopping, supermarkets & high street)
*Health service discounts for care workers
*Ongoing training including:
*Dementia & Alzheimer’s
*Medication
*Moving & Handling
*Refresher & update training
Important Information
Please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship, are a displaced care worker, or are applying from overseas. Ethicare is a private home care provider, not a recruitment agency.