Professional Carer

Permanent
Full Time
Redhill
Posted 22 hours ago

Reference: RED55880
Salary: £13.40 - £20.10 ph

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Prestige Nursing & Care

Professional Carer

Redhill & Reigate

Full or part-time, support every other weekend

£13.40 – £20.10 per hour

About Prestige Nursing & Care Redhill

Our Redhill branch has largely long serving colleagues with a vast knowledge of the area and our client base and we are currently expanding the team. Our purpose is to provide high quality, community-based specialist home care and support. We aim to work together to achieve the goals of each of our varying clients, and to make a difference in their lives.

Duties include:

General care
Personal care
Medication administration
Shopping
Companionship
Support with community access

What we are looking for

Domiciliary carers on a full or part-time basis, able to support on alternate weekends.
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
A Full UK driving License
Compassionate, reliable, and committed to high-quality care

Do you need experience?

Experience is desired for this role, however if you have a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer:

· You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts

· We offer the flexibility of either a zero-hour contract or contracted hours, whichever suits your lifestyle the most.

· Work with our own clients, no agency work

· Pension scheme

· Blue light card

· Continued professional development to support you & your career

· Holiday pay

· Refer a friend scheme

· Employee Assistance line – available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff

· Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.

Want to find out how you can make life better for yourself and the people you care for? Apply today.

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.

Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines.

All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.

You may be asked to provide your employment details through HMRC.

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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.