Location: Cheltenham and the North Cotswolds
Company: Windrush Care
Job Type: Full-time (following initial part-time period)
Hours:
20 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks
Progression to 37.5 hours per week thereafter
Salary: 13.00 per hour (Mon-Fri) to 14.75 (Weekends)
Job Description
Windrush Care is a CQC-registered domiciliary care provider delivering high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes in Cheltenham and the North Cotswolds areas. We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Domiciliary Care Worker who requires a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to join our team.
Successful applicants will initially be employed on a 20-hour per week contract for no less than 8 weeks. Subject to satisfactory performance and operational requirements the role will then progress to a full-time 37.5-hour per week contract.
What makes Windrush care stand out from the rest
Whilst many of the benefits we offer can be found in other care companies what we truly believe is that Windrush Care cares! None of our carers are seen as just a number or a resource to drain. We support encourage and promote our home carers so they flourish in their roles and in turn transfer this to great care of our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide personal care including washing dressing toileting and mobility support
Assist with medication in line with care plans and company policy
Support service users with meals and daily living tasks
Promote dignity independence and wellbeing
Maintain accurate care records
Follow CQC standards safeguarding procedures and company policies
What We Offer
Online training (learn at your own speed in the comfort of your sofa)
Face to face training Moving and Handling Medication Safeguarding and First Aid
Specialist training and staff development are key goals for Windrush Care access to specific training including Dementia Palliative Care and Parkinsons etc throughout your employment.
Access to all training certificates at no cost to you.
Paid holidays and Enhanced bank holiday rates
Monthly pay
On-call support 7 days a week 24 hours a day Supportive office team open door policy.
Free DBS check
Free uniform and PPE
Paid training time
Paid shadow shifts
Festive company events who doesnt like a party
Ongoing support from our care management team whom are always at hand even if its just for a chat
Simply put What we say we do. That is our promise to you.
How to Apply
Apply via Indeed with your CV. Or alternatively email with your CV and a cover letter.
Please confirm in your application that you require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and are able to work the initial 20-hour contract.
Visa sponsorship and progression to full-time employment are subject to satisfactory performance and Home Office requirements.
Essential Requirements
Eligibility for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
Willingness to work an initial 20 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks
Availability to progress to full-time hours (37.5 per week)
Good spoken and written English
Flexible availability including evenings and weekends
DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Previous experience in domiciliary or health & social care (Minimum 1 year preferred)
Full UK driving licence
Your application has been successfully submitted!
Windrush Care Offer A Range of Home Care Services Supporting People Who Want To Cared For In Their Own Home In And Around Cheltenham, Gloucestershire & The Cotswolds.