Are you a student wanting weekend care jobs that fit around your studies? Are you someone that wants to earn extra money with a second job? Or someone who has weekday commitments, but would like a weekend job? We are currently looking for people to join our growing team, that can work the weekends and who have a passion for making that difference whilst gaining job satisfaction.
About us
Caring Hands is a friendly, well established, local family run business, providing high-quality care and support to mostly older people in Fareham, Portchester, Gosport, Stubbington, Locks Heath and surrounding areas. We are proud of our excellent reputation and how we look after our team. If you are looking for rewarding weekend care jobs where every day you make a difference, then this is a great opportunity for you!
Benefits
- £1000 Loyalty Bonus
- Excellent rates of pay – £12.00 per hour on weekends, time and a half on bank holidays
- Paid training and support provided
- Paid holidays
- Excellent mileage payments
- Staff bonuses and incentives e.g., for receiving compliment, 100% attendance, demonstrating company values
- Incentives paid for picking up extra visits/shifts
- Length of Service monetary awards
- Free 24/7 access to BUPA Employment Assistance Programme (confidential counselling and lifestyle support)
- Generous £300 Refer a Friend Scheme – recommend a friend and earn over £300
- Company pension scheme
- Free uniforms, bag, PPE, hand sanitizer
- Opportunities for career development and to gain care qualifications
New to care?
Experience is not required, as we know you will have life skills and skills from previous jobs that will help in your weekend carer role. In return we will support you to reach your full potential, including a 13-week paid induction program.
Requirements
To join our weekend care jobs team, you don’t have to have previous experience, as we will teach you care skills. What we are looking for is you demonstrating values that match ours, as these are much harder to teach. Our values are:
-Providing excellent care that we would want for our loved ones
-Treating our clients with dignity and respect
-Always striving to improve
-Working together for the good of our team
Access to a vehicle and full UK driving license is essential.
What hours will I have to work?
Our shifts are: 07.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 22.00.
We offer flexible working hours to fit around childcare, other commitments, early finish, or late start when doing a morning shift following an evening shift.
Responsibilities
-Provide high standards of personal care (support to get out of bed, washed, dressed, prepare meals, and give medication)
-Show kindness and companionship to our clients
-Encourage the independence and motivation of our clients. This may include taking them out, so they feel part of the community and not isolated
-Build an excellent rapport with the clients you visit through actively talking and listening to them about their interests
*Loyalty Bonus T&Cs – £500 paid at end of three-month induction, £500 paid at end of 6-month probation