At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emergency care support to clients in their own homes for up to 48 hours.
- Company: Radis Community Care, a leading provider of community-based social care.
- Benefits: Mileage allowance, career progression, structured induction, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible on-call schedule with competitive pay rates for placements.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in care.
- Qualifications: At least 1 year experience in Health & Social Care sector required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Radis Community Care have an opportunity for a Care Worker to join our Emergency Care Scheme in Gloucester. The scheme supports unpaid carers when there is an emergency and they are unable to provide support for their loved one by providing a temporary package of care up to 48 hours for their loved ones in their own home.
About the role
The successful candidate would need to be able to be ‘on call’ for a period of a few days at a time. During this period, you would need to be able to respond to a referral. If you are not required to attend any calls out you will be paid 11 hours a day at the on call rate. If you do have to attend a call out you would be required to attend the client within a 2 hour period and possibly stay with the client up to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. If you attend a placement this would be paid at a higher rate of pay. During the placement you would be supporting with daily living tasks, personal care and hygiene, light meal preparation and domestic tasks and medication. During the placement you would be temporarily staying with the client in the property for a maximum of 48 hours.
To be eligible, you will need to have at least 1 year experience working within the Health & Social Care sector.
Some of the benefits for the role
- Mileage allowance for cars and bikes
- Opportunities for career progression
- Fully structured induction and support for all new starters available
- Recommend a friend, minimum payment of £100 per recommendation, unlimited payments (subject to conditions)
- Minimum 28 Days annual leave for full time contracts
About Radis
Established in 2001, Radis Community Care has grown to become a leading provider of community based social care and support for thousands of vulnerable adults and children in England and Wales, focused on supporting people to live independently in their own homes and part of their local communities. We care for a range of service users including the elderly and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet our service user’s individual needs, our care ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care and can either be short or long-term. Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Care Worker- Emergency care- Drivers only in Gloucester employer: Radis Community Care
Radis Community Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and service users. Located in Lichfield, this role not only provides a competitive salary and mileage allowance but also fosters professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the community.
