Job Description
Job Title: Community Carer
Company: Pembrokeshire Care (part of The EH Group)
Location: Vacancies across all of Pembrokeshire!
Employment is subject to at least two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS.
Applicants should be 18 years or over and hold a full driving license and have access to a suitable vehicle.
Where will I work?
We cover all areas of Pembrokeshire, including:
- Narberth
- Tenby
- Fishguard
- Pembroke and Pembroke Dock
- Haverfordwest
- Milford
Our current vacancies are in the Pembroke and Milford areas, but we welcome applications for other areas.
What are the shift patterns?
- Shifts are made up of a combination of morning/lunch shifts and afternoon/evening shifts. We welcome full-time and part-time candidates.
Do I need experience?
Whether you have previous support worker experience or you are looking for a chance to begin a new career and Health and Social Care is completely new to you, we want to hear from you.
We will provide you with full support through our Social Care Induction and help you through the entire registration process to register as a professional Social Care Worker.
You will need a driving license and your own car.
What we offer
- Competitive Pay - £12 per hour
- Mileage - 45p per mile
- Job vacancies across ALL of Pembrokeshire
- Flexible contracts with fixed weekly hours for job security
- Enhancements on Bank Holidays and Christmas Day
- Shift-based pay
- Paid DBS check
- Eligibility for Blue Light card and Carer's Discount Card
- Full Personal Protective Equipment
- In depth training package and induction programme
- Career progression - fully funded QCF Level 2/3/4 opportunities
- Free uniform
We are currently looking to recruit full and part time community carers across all areas of Pembrokeshire. We are ideally looking for individuals with experience in domiciliary care, although we provide full training and mentoring so this is not essential!
The ideal candidate will be caring and be able to work on their own initiative, have a person centred approach, confident to lone work in the community and take pride in providing the highest quality of care.
You will be required to drive to each customers home and perform care related duties as outlined in the individuals person centred care plan.
Community Carers will be required to;
- Take responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our customers;
- Promote their independence and maintain high levels of dignity and respect;
- Carry out or assist customers with personal care such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals;
- Medication;
- Transferring using safe moving and handling techniques and approved equipment;
- Preparation of light meals and snacks;
- Liaising with your Team Leader as required;
- Maintain accurate records of all care provided through a mobile application.
How to apply
Click 'Apply Now'. We will then be in touch to complete a few screening questions before organising an interview.
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Salary
The EH Group is the leading Pembrokeshire based provider of essential services to individuals, businesses, local government and the NHS in the West Wales region.
Founded in 1988 with the establishment of Elliotshill, the group has expanded to include Pembrokeshire Care, Ashdale Care Home and Catalyst Training.
Our range of services across The EH Group include all types of personalised care, commercial cleaning, and training.
With over 250 staff, we support approximately 200 individuals both in our own care homes and local communities. This includes adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury and associated complex needs, and elderly people with dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care needs.
We work closely with Pembrokeshire County Council, Hywel Dda Health Board, insurance companies, direct payments, and self-funders to provide a person-centred approach, ensuring each client receives the best possible outcomes by respecting their needs, dignity, and independence.
We work with various kinds of commercial clients to provide long and short-term cleaning contracts, both in the private and public sectors including schools, colleges, nurseries, dentists and GP surgeries, hospitals, offices, residential lettings, dealerships, taxis, coaches, trains, ships, restaurants, gyms, cinemas and shops.
We have a proven track record of over 30 years of training, coaching and consultancy in a range of areas including First Aid, Health & Safety, Load & Manual Handling, Food Safety, Safeguarding and Wellbeing.
Our staff are uniquely placed to benefit from our extensive in-house training services and expertise, which is now the leading care training provider in West Wales.