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Due to the nature of the role involving personal care and to meet the needs and preferences of our female clients, this post is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Personal careBathingGroomingMeal preparationMedication administration
Requirements
Applicants must have at least one year of care experience and a full UK driving license with access to a vehicle. This position is restricted to female applicants due to a genuine occupational requirement regarding personal care.
Job Description
Female Homecare Assistants - Sponsorship Switch
Department: Homecare Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Avanti Homecare
Compensation: £13.40 / hour
Description
Female Care Assistants - UK Visa Sponsorship
Join our multi-award winning team and become part of our family run business which very much has our carers at the heart. We are recruiting for caring and compassionate Female Homecare Assistants who are already in the UK and seeking Sponsorship.
Due to the nature of the role involving personal care and to meet the needs and preferences of our female clients, this post is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
We are based in Derbyshire and have branches in Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Ripley.
Key Responsibilities of a Homecare Assistant
- Providing care and support to individuals living in their own home to a high standard
- Assisting clients with bathing, grooming, and getting dressed
- Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry
- Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate times
- Administering and organising medication
- Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care
- Completing visit notes that are detailed, accurate and true.
Requirements and Expectations
- Due to the nature of the role involving personal care and to meet the needs and
preferences of our female clients, this post is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. - A minimum of 1 years’ care experience
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own car or a UK Driving Licence and access to a Motorbike or Moped
- To practice empathy within the workplace
- Team player with good listening skills
- Positive attitude towards work and colleagues
What we offer
- Full time rota pattern - minimum of 37.5 guaranteed weekly hours. This contract would include you working a mix of morning, lunch, tea and bed calls each day
- Competitive rates of pay: £13.40 per hour - including weekdays and weekends - plus £2.10 per house that you visit
- Blue Light Card - Eligible to apply for the Blue Light Card and get access to discounts and rewards
- Pension - Employer contributions
- Continuous Training - which includes one week’s induction training in our award winning training centre (we pay you £425 for this) completing your Care Certificate, Advanced Dementia and End of Life training in your first year, and 4 days of paid CPD to use every year
- Supportive management - with 24 hour on call support
- Breakfast and snacks - in the office for those busy days
- Free Uniform - we provide polo shirts and a fleece jacket, and also offer free trousers and trainers if you want them!
- Career progression - look at our website for more information about the career paths available.
Education
Professional Certificate
Skills
Personal careBathingGroomingMeal preparationMedication administrationEmpathyListening skillsTeamworkCommunicationRecord keeping