Job Description

Care and join us at the Pavilions

Would you like to know that the work you do has directly helped people live with dignity and increased independence, improving their quality of life? Are you looking for 16hrs work per week in the centre of Peterborough (PE1) and available across a 7 day rota?

If yes, and you have a caring, supporting, and nurturing side then this is your chance to begin a career with Longhurst Group. As a leading care supplier, we can offer you an opportunity to begin or continue a career within care.

New to care?

If you\xe2\x80\x99re new to care, uncertain what the role entails, don\xe2\x80\x99t worry. We\xe2\x80\x99ll help and talk you through everything at interview including the value you will add to people\xe2\x80\x99s lives, what the role will entail and when you join, we\xe2\x80\x99ll teach you the essential skills you need to be an amazing carer. We welcome experienced carers too who would enjoy sharing their knowledge with others and growing in our organisation.

This is your opportunity to give back, to give a heartfelt service and be in it together with truly fantastic teams that really make a difference and improve their customers lives.

If you would like to take your first step into care or join your experience with ours then simply hit apply now.

What you will receive from us:

• Up to 26 days annual leave (Pro rata based on contracted hours)
• Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Fully Paid DBS check
• Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
• Employee Assistance programme
• Free flu vaccination

\xe2\x80\x8bHow to apply

Please click \xe2\x80\x9capply\xe2\x80\x9d today to upload your CV detailing your full employment history from age of first employment i.e., date of leaving school. In line with \xe2\x80\x9cCQC safer recruitment\xe2\x80\x9d, please include details of any gaps in your employment on your CV. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.

We recognise, welcome and support that everyone\xe2\x80\x99s employment history is unique and can be different, however we are unable to make any conditional offers without a full employment history.

Please note, if this vacancy receives a high number of applicants, we reserve the right to close the advert and application window early.

Vetting Requirements

The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Original proof must then be provided by day one upon successful candidature).

We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a DBS Check and as is also conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer)

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities\xe2\x80\x99 employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.

Longhurst Group