Person Specification

Qualifications
Good level of general education
NVQ or other professional qualification in Health and Social Care - desirable
Ability to undertake compulsory induction training programme

Experience and Knowledge
An understanding of the health and social care sector and the provision of care in the community - desirable
Ability and willingness to undertake personal care
Previous experience in a similar role - desirable
An understanding of person-centred care - desirable
Understanding of respecting rights, dignity, privacy, equality; diversity

Skills and Abilities
Good level of written and spoken English
Ability to report accurate and factual notes
Ability to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and other professionals
Ability to work as part of a team and work co-operatively with clients and other professionals

Personal Qualities
Caring, compassionate and patient nature
Self-motivated and willingness to learn
Reliable and willing to work flexibly

Additional requirements
Full, valid driving license; access to a suitable vehicle (not essential)
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring services clearance

Vacancy Details

Ready for that next step?

Earn up to £31,326.00 in your first year*

Are you caring, compassionate and people centric? Do you enjoy making peoples day? Do you enjoy the feeling you get when you help others?

If you have answered yes to all three of those questions, you may have what it takes to be an incredible adult care worker.

Access Your Care is currently recruiting for our next intake of adult care workers. You will play a crucial part in helping our clients maintain their independence in their own homes, helping with everything from making a cup of tea to assisting with personal care.

We are recruiting in; Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea, Winscombe, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, Yatton, Congresbury, and all surrounding villages.

In this job, no two days are the same, but you can guarantee that at the end of every day, you will feel that sense of reward of a job well done and will be happy in the knowledge that you have helped others.

No experience in the care industry? Not a problem, We provide full training through our induction course, then when you’re ready to hit the road you will be partnered with one of our experienced care workers who will stay with you until you’re fully confident to work alone. And the best thing is, you’ll be paid right from the start of this process.

The benefits of this role are too numerous to mention, but include;

– A joining bonus of £1,000

– Proud to Care bonus, worth up to £1,400 per year exclusive to Access Your Care

– Paid Mileage home from your last call at 45p per mile exclusive to Access Your Care

– Paid mileage between your visits worth up to £1,900 per year

– Paid fully for your planned visit times – not minute by minute

– Paid travel time between your planned visits

– Receive double pay on Bank Holidays – at £24.00 per hour

– Enjoy peace of mind with contracted and guaranteed hours

– A fixed rota agreed during interview with regular clients

– Receive up to 33 days holiday per year

– Take part in our employee referral program and receive £250 each time you refer someone to join our team

– Funded Blue Light Card Membership providing you a discount card to enjoy on the high street and online

– Fully paid, comprehensive induction based at our premises

– Fully paid Health & Social Care qualifications and Social Care training

– Kick start your career with a free company phone and new starter kit

– Receive the recognition you deserve with our free professional uniform

– Support to claim uniform relief worth £143 per year

– Opportunity to work across our different social care services to progress your career further with Access Your Care or our commercial partners

– Workplace pension

– In house wellbeing support

– Our offices are open 24 hours a day meaning we are always there to support you whenever you need us

So, are you ready for that next step? Want to be doing more in your evenings and weekends, or wanting a new rewarding career? Then we would love to hear from you, once you apply we’ll be in touch within the next working day.

* Earnings quoted are based on delivering 40 hours of contact time with clients per week and includes basic pay, travel time, mileage, and all bonuses.

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If this role sounds like it’s for you, apply with us today!

Adult Care Worker – Access Your Care