Professional Care Assistants

Permanent
Full Time
Plymouth
Posted 5 days ago

Reference: PLY55787
Salary: £12.80 - £19.20 ph

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Prestige Nursing & Care

Care Assistant

Professional Care Assistants wanted in Plymouth area.

Various Hours Available – across Plymouth & surrounding areas

We do not offer sponsorship for the role of Professional Care Worker.

Are you an experienced carer who has a passion to provide first class care to individuals in their own home, supporting them to maintain their independence as much as possible?

Full UK Driving Licence & Business Insurance is essential for this role
Plymouth area – £12.80 – £19.20 per hour – Weekly Pay / Free DBS / Holiday Pay

Your role as Professional Carer will include:

Supporting with personal care tasks
Prompting and administering medication
Preparing & Encouraging Fluids & Nutrition
Assisting with activities of daily living & social outings
Companionship & Emotional Support
Light Domestic Duties & Shopping Trips
Maintaining and updating care records

We’re looking for as a Care Assistant :

Paid previous experience as a Professional Carer
Flexible availability to include every-other weekend is essential
Excellent communication skills
A full UK driver’s licence & Business Insurance
Kind & Empathetic
Trustworthy & Reliable
Proactive & Positive Nature
Professional Employment References.

What we offer our Care Assistants:

Holiday pay
Free DBS
Pension scheme
Blue light card
Refer a friend scheme
You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
Continued professional development to support you & your career
Paid time off to volunteer and give back to the charities and causes that matter to you
Employee Assistance line – available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
Support from your local branch team and out of hours support

If you are interested in our Professional Carer role, please send us your CV by clicking ‘apply now’!

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Jobs FAQs

What shifts or rotas are available for professional carers?

Our branches have a wide variety of hours and rotas which means it’s possible to find shifts that fit in with your life situation, whether you want a full time role or are just looking for a few hours a week. All that we ask is that you commit to the hours you can do two weeks in advance.

Do I need care experience to join?

Six months’ professional care experience is ideal - such as a domiciliary carer, care assistant, homecare worker, support worker or healthcare assistant. However, if you are new to care some branches do offer training leading to care certificates, so please contact the recruitment team to discuss on 0808 239 9716.

Do I need a driving licence?

A full clean driving is required for some roles, but not all. Job roles normally state if a driving licence is required, but if you are unsure then please contact the recruitment team on 0808 239 9716.

What pre-employment checks do you do?

To join Prestige Nursing & Care as a professional carer you will be required to apply for a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, unless you are registered with the update service.

We can help you apply via your local branch. When you work with children and vulnerable adults a DBS check is a legal requirement. Find out more about DBS checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about.

We also require two professional references, one of which should be your current or most recent employer.

Finally, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, NI number, ID and proof of address. Your recruiter will talk you through all requirements and support you all the way.

What training do I need to complete before starting work?

You will need to complete both online e-learning modules and virtual training via Microsoft Teams. This is very flexible and can be completed from home as long as you have a compatible device. Find out more about the training we offer.

Is the training free?

Yes, the training is completely free.

Do you offer regular patterns of work?

Yes, our branches offer a wide variety of hours and shift patterns.

Will I be employed by Prestige Nursing & Care?

You would become a member of our team with a contract for services. You would be eligible for things like SSP and holiday, as well as a NEST workplace pension.

How old do you have to be to work as a carer?

You need to be 18 years old to join our care team and there is no upper age limit.

How often will I get paid?

We pay all our professional carers weekly.