Social Care Worker

This is a community based role - Area's to cover – Vale of Glamorgan: Barry, Dinas Powys & Sully. Drivers will be required to hold a full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle. Applications from non drivers also considered for the role.

Good sound knowledge of the areas within the Vale and use of own vehicle would be an advantage. Drivers preferred, walkers considered if situated locally.

NVQ 2/QCF in Health & Social Care preferred but other candidates will be considered depending on experience. Support to work towards QCF L2.

Previous experience would be an advantage but training will be provided.

Excellent pay rates Flexible hours
Ongoing paid training and Development
Eligible for Blue Light Discount card (High street and on line shopping)
24Hour Support by trained staff
Appraisal and Supervision
Free uniform and PPE provided
Smartphone technology so you can do everything at the tap of a finger
Rewards and Recognition Incentives
Rewarding career development opportunities
Contracts available after probation period and annual review
Hourly starting rate from £12.27 per hour
Enhanced weekend rate from £14.00
Paid Travel Time at £12.21
Paid Mileage at 45p/mile
Paid DBS
Paid Social Care Wales Registration with full support to register
Full support with QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (fully funding)
Paid Shadow Shifts
Bonus for every refer a friend
The Opportunity to work with a supportive and friendly team
Officially rated as one of the Top 20 Best Home Care Providers in Wales with an excellent Inspection report from Care Inspectorate Wales May 2024

What we would expect from you: ·
Commitment to helping individuals live fulfilled and independent lives within their homes/in the community
A flexible approach to work and a willingness and ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends

What you can expect from us:
We understand that every member of our team has their own family to care for and this is why our role offers the flexibility to work around your own home life. You can choose between full-time or part-time work; all you have to do is simply tell us your availability. Although we try to be flexible where we can, we do require you to be flexible with us too, that’s why we will require you to work an agreed availability, including every other weekend.

Shifts Required
7am - 4pm
4pm - 10.30pm*
Must be willing to work Evenings & Weekends
Hours to suit are considered depending on candidate
Registration with Social Care Wales is required and support will be given to do this during induction. This post will result in you having substantial contact with the elderly, sick or disabled. Churchfields Home Care, therefore, requires that by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, the Police Act 1997, you reveal any criminal convictions, bind over orders or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as spent. You must complete the relevant section on the application form – your application will be returned if this section is incomplete. If successful in your application, you will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Previous applicants not shortlisted for interview need not apply

From £12.27 per hour (dependent on experience/qualification)
£12.21 Paid travel time and 45p/m paid mileage

Ability to commute/relocate:
Vale of Glamorgan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
Home care: 1 year (Desirable)

Shift availability:
Evening shift
Weekend shift
Work Location: On the road

Benefits:
Company pension
Store discount

Supplemental pay types:
Refer a Friend Bonus scheme

Licence/Certification:
NVQ/QCF (preferred)
Manual Handling Passport (preferred)
DBS Disclosure and Barring Service (preferred)