Ashridge Home Care Ltd Hiring for Carer at Berkshire County, MA Full Time

Please note that applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer visa sponsorship.

Youwill also need to have a full UK driving licence and use of your own car.

You will need to reside within a commutable distance of eitherAmersham, Beaconsfield, Seer Green, Chesham, Chalfont, Princes Risborough, High Wycombe or Marlow.

Who we are

Ashridge Home Care is family owned, a well-established and award-winning care provider based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

We are passionate about our clients living a fulfilled and happy life in their own homes and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care and support in order to achieve this.

Compassion, knowledge, trust, and respect are the foundations of our business. We are looking for an individual who shares these values and is passionate about helping people find their dream job in care.

Our carers are individuals who want to make a difference in another persons life and go above and beyond on a regular basis. This role seeks out super humans who identify with our values , culture and share our passion for excellent care delivery.

We are looking for people who are kind, and caring who can help us to uphold our vision: to enable people to independently live at home as a genuine choice and empower them to live the life that they wish to, feeling safe and happy.

Role Responsibilities

• Support clients in their own homes throughout South Buckinghamshire, including Amersham, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe, Chesham, The Chalfonts, Marlow, Gerrards Cross, Bourne End and all areas in between.
• Provide clients with outstanding care, from personal care to accompanying them to a doctors appointment or out of lunch.
• Build trust with those you support as well as having great communication with the office and other staff members.
• Complete all daily notes on the PASS app.
• Undertake ongoing learning, with our support, especially in the conditions our clients are living with, enabling you to offer person centred care and approach to every client you visit.

Who you are

Have you ever had to care for a family member or close friend?

We often find, those that have not considered a caring role, yet have the natural gift of caring for others, often tend to show common sense and resilience and make excellent carers.

We are looking for a naturally caring and compassionate person, who does not necessarily have care experience, as we offer full training in the role. You will need to have a desire to help others and make a difference to peoples lives every day, as well as good values that are in line with ours.

How we look after you

Our people are really important to us. We really care about our team and as such you can expect more than just a salary, holiday and pension.

Financial Wellbeing

• We pay competitive rates of £13.00 per hour on weekdays and £15.00 on a weekend including double pay on all bank holidays across the year, reviewed annually.
• We promote our carers to join the Blue Light Card discount scheme to maximise on potential savings.
• Paid annual leave based on what you work.
• We pay client to client mileage at 0.45p per mile.
• We offer flexibility with working hours with zero-hour contracts but also guaranteed contracted hours where carers are able to commit, providing further security.
• Ashridge Home Care uses the Care Friends app which ensures a generous Refer a Friend Scheme offering up £400 per friend referred.
• Refer a client to us and earn up to an additional £500 per referral.
• Enhanced DBS check refunded upon completion of probation (£60)
• Gain the highly accredited Care Certificate through our Induction Programme.
• Access higher learning including Apprenticeships via Ashridge and be supported by our in-house Trainer.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Emotional Wellbeing

• We offer free access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides support across a multitude of areas including legal matters, family issues, medical information. Bereavement, stress and anxiety to name a few.
• 24/7 Head Office support from our dedicated Care Management Team.
• Increased support for carers who are supporting clients at End Of Life, from our specially trained EOL Champion both during and after your client has passed away.

Social Wellbeing

We believe in the importance of connection with others, so we use technology to make communication quick and easy via social media, care apps and weekly newsletters, so you always know what is going on. However, we also enjoy regular face to face events and celebrations at our offices in Amersham, where our doors are open, visitors are welcome, and the kettle is always on.

We also encourage sharing of stories and experiences.

Professional Recognition

• We support our staff to develop their skills and experience by offering further learning at every opportunity.
• We promote our carer of the month awards which are client lead.
• We nominate our team for awards across the care sector, in recognition of the difference they make every day.
• We help you to gain the highly accredited Care Certificate through our Induction Programme and can support you to achieve higher qualifications in Health & Social Care.

To apply, please submit your resume using the button below, along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Healthcare Assistant, Carer, Care worker, HCA, Domiciliary Care worker, Support Worker, Community Carer

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time

Hours available: 8 – 40 per week

We can only accept applications from candidates based in the U.K