Job Description

Community Care Worker - Central Bedfordshire

Areas: LU5 & LU6, LU7

Full time community care positions available in Dunstable and Houghton Regis areas.

Drivers with UK Full Driving License with Own Vehicle is the Basic Criteria for applying the position.

Due to the nature of the role and the geographical area, only carers that drive with use of their own vehicle will be considered. Non drivers WILL NOT be considered for this position.

(Applicants are encourage to contact APT to enquire about a position in Central Beds or Luton if you do not drive as we may have work that suits your availability).

APT Care provide care to the elderly within areas of Central Bedfordshire. With a fantastic team of passionate and professional carers, our staff support people with their everyday routines, enabling them to remain at home for longer; supporting people to sustain their independence.

APT Care are looking for new full time carers to join our Central Bedfordshire community team; supporting elderly clients with their everyday care needs within their own homes.

This job role consists of:

Assisting vulnerable people (Male and Female) in their own homes with personal care tasks such as: bathing, dressing, toileting and medication support.

Undertaking household tasks such as domestic assistance, meal preparation, laundry, shopping.

Supporting with wellbeing, providing companionship and monitoring any deterioration of physical or mental health.

Ensure clients receive their medication on time

Support clients who can't move on their own

Assist clients with physical therapy exercises

Cook meals according to the customer's restrictions

Help customers with their shopping

Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment

Provide emotional support

Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events

Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

We are looking for caring and committed characters who will support our everyday services to be outstanding! Working collaboratively and professionally with our other Central Bedfordshire team members to ensure safe services are delivered at all times.

Rolling weekly rota

Competitive hourly pay

2 weekly pay

Postcode based rotas to LU5 or LU6

Low traveling distances / Low mileage between clients

Paid annual leave

Fixed weekly days off and working every other weekend

Skillcare Ltd uniform and ID badge

Full induction training available with updated refreshers training regularly. Carers have full induction, both theory and manual with ongoing support and the option to complete their NVQ Level 2 and/or Level 3 post probation and will complete the 'Care Certificate' upon joining.

INDUCTION TRAINING AVAILABLE on First week of March 2025

Required only Full time Drivers

Send in your application or contact us on 01582 451745

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.81 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

community care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person