Care Worker

About the Role

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a positive difference in people's lives every day? Do you want to work in a rewarding role?

If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as a Domiciliary Care Worker and provide high-quality care to our clients in Gosforth and surrounding areas.

Job Opportunity

Please note that a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential to this role.

Salary: Starting at £10.90 -£12.43 per hour plus enhancements for bank holidays, travel time and mileage payments.

Hours of Work: Split shifts between 7am - 11pm, Monday to Sunday (including, where possible, alternate weekends and evening work).

Full and part-time hours are available.

Domiciliary Care Worker Duties

  • Confidently support people in a person-centred way
  • Carry out personal care, including bathing and toileting support
  • Manage medication
  • Prepare meals and drinks
  • Assist people into the community using public transport
  • Attend training and team meetings
  • Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required
Essential Skills

Domiciliary Care Worker Requirements

  • Previous work experience in home care/residential care/hospital care as a Carer, Support Worker, Care Worker, or in a similar role
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills as described in the main responsibilities
  • Able to follow instructions on both written and electronic care plans
  • Literate in spoken and written English
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

An up-to-date Service Adult Workforce Enhanced DBS is highly desirable but not essential.

About Company

Lincoln Healthcare have been providing quality care services reaching out to those members of the community who need additional support to enable them to remain independent while enjoying the comfort of their own homes since 2003

DE&I

Lincoln Healthcare Group Ltd is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We will ensure that all candidates for employment are treated fairly, and in order to monitor our responsibilities and to measure our progress towards widening diversity among our workforce.

Benefits
  • Full Induction from internal trainer
  • Pension scheme
  • Flexible hours on a casual worker agreement
  • Paid travel time and mileage
  • Paid refresher and specialised training
  • 24 hour on call team
  • Clinical training
  • Internal progression

Lincoln Healthcare £10.90 - £12.43 per hour Tyne And Wear