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DK Home Support
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Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Home Care Assistant (Walking positions)
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £8.60 per hour |
Overview
Home Care Assistant (Walking positions) Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear Salary: £8.60 per hour Contract: Full time, Permanent DK Home Support are an established care company with a 'Good’ CQC rating, we provide support for our clients to live as independently as possible within their own home and support them out into the community. What we are looking for? Due to our excellent reputation and ongoing demand for our services; we are recruiting for caring and compassionate Care Assistants within the following areas: Heworth Pelaw Leam Lane Low Fell/ Harlow Green Birtley Deckham Wreckenton We have a range of positions from full time to part time, with the following shift patterns available: Part-time and full-time morning positions 6am - Lunch or tea with flexible finishing times Part-time and full-time evening positions flexible start times until 11pm Part-time and full-time fixed set days to work around your other commitments Weekend work Full time and part time fully flexible positions to suit around your lifestyle All our staff have a work alternate weekends or one permanent set day on a weekend to ensure you get the time off needed with family and to make it fair on all our staff. Due to the nature of a walking position you must live within one of the above areas to minimise travel time between your clients calls. Your Role: You will be delivering high quality care within the client’s homes, helping them with their daily lives and offering a person-centred care Your role may involve helping clients access the community for social activities such as shopping or cinema trips, or hospital appointments etc. Helping prepare meals, domestic support and personal care support The Benefits: Full induction training before commencing your role. Inclusive of accredited first aid and manual handling training Unlimited uniforms and access to any equipment needed for your role Competitive rates of pay, paying higher than national living wage Career progression offering Health and Social Care diplomas and a selection of distance learning opportunities 24-hour support from management and a supportive friendly culture 5.6 weeks holiday plus double time on Christmas, New year and Easter Contributary pension If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on "APPLY" today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV in the first instance. No agencies please.