GP Care Services is a forward thinking, passionate and innovative local organisation based in Rochdale delivering high quality Health, Social and Community Care. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our well established; highly respected, ‘The Willows at Home’ care team.
Job Role:
We are currently looking for Personal Assistants to assist our clients to remain in their own home, maintaining as much independence as possible. The successful candidate(s) will provide a high level personal, physical and emotional care that can include all aspects of day-to-day activities, personal care and companionship.
Essential Requirements:
- Passionate, enthusiastic, team player, responsive, integral and fun
- Experience of working in the care profession
- To undertake relevant training and complete a NVQ level 2 in the Care sector
- To follow instructions as identified in care plans/risk assessments
- To communicate effectively both face to face and in writing
- To document and record accurate information
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle
Desirable Attributes:
- Qualifications – NVQ level 2 or 3 in Care or Health and Social Care qualification.
What’s in it for me?
- We will train and support you
- Self-employed or contracted
- You will have a chance to work with and learn from professionals in the field
- We encourage career progression
- We will try and accommodate hours to suit your needs
- You will receive an enhanced payment for Bank Holidays
- We will pay mileage
- You will have access to a good pension scheme
- You may have access to our occupational sick pay after completing a 6 month probation
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TO APPLY:
Download and complete the application form; and send to GP Care Services Ltd, The Willows, Fieldway, off Broad Lane, Rochdale OL16 4PP or email gpcare.services@nhs.net
Appointment to this post will be subject to a criminal record and background checks (DBS).