Community Carer

At Pentowan Home Care we are looking for community carers to join our amazing team.

Part time position available. 10-24 hours per week. Part time hours usually consist of alternative weekend = 2 x am shift, 1 or 2 pm shifts every other weekend. Plus 1am and 1 pm shift during the week (regular set days).

Full time positions available. 25-40 hours per week. Full time hours usually consist of alternative weekend = 2 x am shift & 1 or 2 pm shifts every other weekend. Plus 3 am and 2 pm shifts during the week (regular set days).

Work patterns can be discussed, flexible weekdays but alternative weekends a must.

Weekend, Bank Staff and Evening Staff positions also available.

This will be in the Newquay/Crantock/St Columb Minor/Major area.

Duties vary but will include providing personal care and support to clients in their own homes, shopping, supervision of medication, food/nutritional support, day sitting, escorting to & from appointments.

• Supporting and assisting with all personal care requirements
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Observing and reporting any changes in the health or status of the patient
• Preparing meals and feeding patients
• Responding to emergency situations
• Prompting and administering medication
• Accompanying and transporting patients to appointments and/or social events
• Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

Various rates of pay but all paid above the “Real Living Wage Foundation” minimum rate of pay £12.60 per hour. Mileage paid at 45p per mile. Rate of pay depends on experience/NVQ held, e.g., NVQ 2 £ 12.85 AM rate, £12.96 PM rate and £13.18 weekend rate. Further enhanced NVQ 3 rate. Mileage and travel time paid. 4 weekly pay, regular hours, pension scheme & permanent position.

£100 welcome bonus. All PPE provided. Working within all government and public health guidance. Regular training and DBS check paid for by employer. Regular hours. Immediate start available.

A car and full driving licence is essential. Full training will be given, care certificate & NVQ training provided. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out and references will be required.

Please call Kate or Craig at Pentowan Home Care on  text or call  or email us to request an application form.