Care Assistant - Female Driver Only
Guardian Angel Carers is looking for CareAngels to join our team and provide compassionate, reliable, and high-quality care to our clients in their own homes. At Guardian Angel Carers York, we take pride in delivering professional, friendly, and innovative support that makes a real difference to people’s lives.
Due to the personal nature of this role and at the clients request, this position is for a female care assistant only
Driving licence and access to a roadworthy car are essential for this position
What we’ll give you
- A highly competitive salary - £14.25 per hour
- Paid full hourly rate for travel time
- Mileage paid at 0.45 pence per mile
- Hours and work patterns that fit around your lifestyle.
- Paid holiday so you can enjoy more free time.
- Pension contributions giving you peace of mind about your retirement.
- Fully funded Care Certificate training
- Career progression and paid Diploma
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Refer a friend scheme.
What we’ll need from you.
Essential:
- UK Driving Licence and access to a roadworthy car
- A genuine desire to help and support others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
- A flexible approach to work (including evenings, weekends and holidays if required
- Good written English and the ability to complete electronic care records
- Willingness to undergo training and professional development
- Unrestricted right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a care or support role
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it)
Key Responsibilities:
As a CareAngel, your main duties will include:
- Delivering care in line with each client’s personalised Care Plan
- Supporting clients with daily tasks, including:
- Getting in and out of bed, dressing and undressing
- Personal hygiene support
- Changing catheters or stoma bags
- Administering medication and completing an eMAR
- Assisting with mobility, including the use of aids such as hoists, walking frames, and wheelchairs
- Meal planning, preparation, and cooking
- Light housekeeping and domestic duties
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals such as District Nurses and GPs
- Reporting any concerns or incidents promptly to your Team Leader, Care Manager, or the On-Call team
- Upholding all company policies, procedures, and values
Equality and Respect
Guardian Angel Carers is committed to providing a working environment that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and respect for all employees and clients. All duties must be carried out in accordance with our Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Position
- CareAngel
- Locations
- Guardian Angel Carers York
Colleagues
Guardian Angel Carers York
Why work with us?
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Salary & Compensation
We offer excellent rates of pay, including holiday and travel pay, a workplace pension and a six-month bonus. We also have flexible work schedules that suit you and your lifestyle. -
Cloud 9 & Benefits
Our CareAngels get free car breakdown insurance. We offer a 'sphere' bonus every six months to those who meet the criteria. We want our colleagues to know that they are appreciated. We recognise achievements with thank you gestures. We get together at fun social events including quizzes and beach walks. We love to support charity events and to fundraise, especially if it involves baking! -
Professional Development & Training
Our first-class in-house training programme will give you the tools you need to excel in your new role. This includes specialist training, CPD and our monthly 'Wings' meetings where we learn, reflect and have fun. We offer colleagues the chance to train for an NVQ in care. We love to create career progression opportunities and to see all our colleagues succeed and thrive.
Workplace & Culture
At Guardian Angel Carers, we want everyone who works with us to be able to maximise their potential and to feel valued and rewarded. Your journey begins with outstanding paid training and the support and development continues throughout your career.
Our core values are very important to us. They guide how we work, how we treat our clients and how we treat each other. We are compassionate, friendly, reliable, professional, with a real focus on quality.
If this sounds like somewhere you would thrive, then come join the team. We are expanding to support the growing number of people looking to live as independently as possible in their own home.
"Guardian Angel Carers are always committed to developing their team, and creating career opportunities. They truly care for their clients and the team. All the personal touches they deliver, going above and beyond, is why I love working for them."
Recruitment Manager
About Guardian Angel Carers
Founded by former Olympian Christina Handasyde Dick, who lived with both her Grannies growing up. She is passionate about providing the type of compassionate and professional care that she would like for her family. In 2021, Christina received an MBE for services to Home Care, particularly during the pandemic. Guardian Angel Carers now provides high quality home care services across the UK, through their friendly and reliable network of franchise business owners.
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