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Windrush Care is looking for people of all backgrounds and experience to provide genuine person-centred care and much needed support to older people in the Cheltenham and North Cotswolds area. Windrush Care is a small, independent and family-owned business based in the centre of Cheltenham. We provide our services to a predominantly private group of clients whom are able to continue living in their own homes.

What we offer first and foremost to our existing and future home carers, is flexibility. Most of our other carers work around other jobs. family life and we truly believe in a healthy work-life balance. if you just wish to work earlies OR lates, or a combination of the two, that is fine with us.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of - £14.00 per hour (Mon-Fri) £14.75 per hour (Weekends) + enhancements for Bank holidays as well as 40p per mile (From home to first call and onwards, then back home)

We are currently requiring candidates who have the availability in the mornings between;

07.00am - 10.00am

Days available: Mon-Fri + weekends

Contracted hours available, dependent on availability.

To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centred approach
To observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders
To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Windrush Care policies, procedures and guidelines
To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client
To follow appropriately and in a person-centred way the client’s care plan
To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan.
To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly, report immediately any faults and to take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client
To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients and their families
To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests
To accompany the Client on trips into the community i.e. Shopping, Doctors Appointment
To support Clients with First Aid if required, including CPR and first aid support for choking.
To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client’s choice and rights
To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken
To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes, updates and amendments relevant to their role
To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Client and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it
To promptly report to the office or Out of Hours any issues concerning the care, support, well-being or behaviour of the Client and update records accordingly
To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to the Registered Manager
To report any complaints to the office or Out of Hours
To contact the office or Out of Hours if running late
To dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment provided by Windrush Care
To attend and participate in regular Windrush Care staff meetings
To attend Supervisions and to make sure you are prepared for a Supervision meeting
To attend in house and external training relevant to your role
To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns to your line manager

Online training (learn at your own speed in the comfort of your sofa)
Face to face training – Moving and Handling, Medication, Safeguarding and Emergency First Aid
Specialist training and staff development are key goals for Windrush Care, access to specific training including Dementia, Palliative Care and Parkinson’s etc throughout your employment.
Opportunity to complete QCF Level 2-5 in Adult Health and Social Care after 6 months of continued employment. (Dependent on role)
Access to all training certificates at no cost to you.
Paid holidays and Enhanced bank holiday rates
Monthly pay
On-call support 7 days a week, 24 hours a day + Supportive office team – open door policy.
Free DBS check
Free uniform and PPE
Paid training time*
Paid shadow shifts
Festive company events – who doesn’t like a party?
Ongoing support from our care management team whom are always at hand, even if it’s just for a chat
Clear and concise pay scales…. with nothing hidden. For one hour of work – you will be paid our stated hourly rate (dependent on weekdays and weekends)*Training bonus paid on completion of probationary period

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