Community Care Assistant - Harlow, Waltham Abbey and Nazeing areas

Community Care Assistant - Harlow, Waltham Abbey and Nazeing areas

Earn £9.80 to £10.80 per hour plus mileage paid at 20p per mile

Manorcourt Homecare (part of the Healthcare Homes Group) are a main provider of Essex County Council. We are also award winners of Best Homecare Provider 2021. Our  incredible carers are our ambassadors and the main reason why we are regarded as giving the best quality of care to so many individuals.

You could be joining our teams and embark on a career steeped in reward, opportunity and variety while making a huge difference to the lives of others.

We can offer full and part-time hours; weekdays, evenings and weekends and chose from a variety of shifts; from  7am to 11pm.

We offer:

• Flexible shift patterns -  please note that due to the nature of the service, the role does require working alternate weekends
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme
• Guaranteed contracted hours offered
• Company smartphone
• 'Carer of the Month' recognition rewards
• Fully paid induction training and shadowing period provided to support you gain the skills and knowledge required
• Training and development opportunities including fully funded NVQ's in Health & Social Care
• Generous 'Refer a friend' reward of £500 for all new staff

Our teams work across Harlow and the surrounding areas, helping people who wish to retain their independence and remain at home for as long as possible. The successful candidate should be prepared to cover calls in Harlow, Nazeing and Waltham Abbey.

The duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Meal preparation
• Personal hygiene; showering, bathing, washing
• Helping people get up each morning and go to bed each evening
• Provide toilet assistance
• Light domestic duties
• Attend social calls, book and accompany to appointments
• Shopping either with or for service users

Additional information:

Full PPE provisions are provided and procedures are in place to ensure our carers are protected. We also provide EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Covid testing is strictly adhered to, we also support and actively encourage all front line staff to have been fully vaccinated.