Care Assistant (Driver)
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a caring person who wants to do more?
Would you like to be trained to work in the care sector whilst being paid?
At Choice Care, we provide the best possible care and support for those that need it - including people coming to the end of life, those with dementia, sensory impairment, or physical difficulties – enabling our clients to live in their own homes with dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life.
We are a Preferred Provider for BWD Social Services and Lancashire county council we also provide care for the CCG as well as private clients. We are a family business and have been providing care in the area for 26 years.
We support people from areas including Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Oswaldtwistle and Burnley and all in between.
If you have no experience you will receive the hourly rate of £12.25 per hour, you will be trained first of all in our classroom by our inhouse registered nurse and management team, and then be mentored one on one by one of our experienced qualified carers.
If you have at least 6 months caring experience you will receive the hourly rate of 12.60 per hour.
If you already hold your NVQ level 2 or higher in Health & Social care, or once you achieve this your pay goes up to £13.00
About the role
Benefits include:
Paid waiting and travel time
Mileage at 35p/mile
Employer contributed pension scheme
Paid training and funded care qualifications
Opportunities for career progression
Blue Light card
Uniform Provided
Paid DBS & Referral service
Annual Award Dinner
Carer of the Month award
Paid for Staff Social Events
Company Interest Free Loans
So come and join our amazing family of carers in Blackburn with Darwen and make a difference in someone’s life every day.
*Paid in the next payroll which is 4 weekly.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: From £12.25
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Store discount
Schedule:
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Loyalty bonus
Signing bonus
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence & use of a car?
Work Location: On the road
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to live and work in the UK
Desired criteria
- Experience working in care.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Establishing Rapport With Clients
Communication
Listening/ Active Listening
Teamwork
Providing Care
Paperwork and Record Keeping
Providing personal care
Choice Care
Choice Care was founded in 1999 by husband and wife, Andrew and Fiona Key. With more than 70 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, Andrew and Fiona combined their background’s with a passion for delivering high-quality home care services in Lancashire along the M65 corridor, that bridge the gap between traditional home care and nursing. Whether it’s working directly with private clients and their families or in partnership with social services, Clinical Commissioning Groups, solicitors and health professionals, we strive to provide the best possible care and support for some of the most vulnerable people in our community, tailoring our care services to meet their needs. We work closely with organisations such as East Lancashire Hospice, the Stroke Association, Dementia UK, Parkinson’s UK and the MS Society to share resources and make sure our staff are up to date on the latest skills and training. Our team of dedicated carers are all vetted and trained to gain the qualifications they need to help them carve out a long-term career in care.
We provide induction training and carers must reach the required level of knowledge in each subject area. They must also complete a number of shifts with a supervisor to make sure they’re competent at following care plans and delivering the required level of care. New recruits will also be working on achieving their diploma/NVQ qualification in care, which takes between 6 and 9 months to complete. Join our team of award-winning colleagues If you’re passionate about making life better for society’s most vulnerable people we’d love to hear from you. We’re an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from people with a drive to learn and progress in the care industry. We believe that being a carer is not just a job, it’s a vocation. As a family-run business, we’re looking to grow the team with like-minded people who share our values. We love nothing more than seeing the enthusiasm and dedication of a carer turn into a satisfying, lifelong career, whether they’ve come from a background in care or start out with no hands-on experience but an open heart and mind.
Our benefits
What we offer: Competitive pay Paid Mileage between clients at 35p/mile Paid Travel & waiting time Paid holiday Employer contribution to pension scheme (if you qualify/don’t opt out Support from management Ongoing training to help career progression A great working environment with a fun and supportive culture A team of award-winning colleagues