Accredited Great Place to Work 2024 and #1 Ranking for The Best Workplace for Women™ , #15 for UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™, #27 for UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ [medium category]
You deserve to be valued, supported, and respected at work. That’s why we put our care team members first - treating you with the admiration and respect you deserve. We are proud to be the Employer of The Year in the Bath Life Awards and are Great Place to Work Accredited. With our impressive 4.9/5 Indeed rating, you can be sure we deliver on our promises.
Let us show you how we can make your life better...
Your Pay:

• We pay the full rate for your full shift, including any gaps or waiting time, so if your shift starts at 7 and finishes at 3, that's 8 hours of full pay. Full and part-time hours available.
• Earn an average of £13.00 an hour as your basic pay (based on full-time carer, mix of shifts, weekdays and weekends).
• Any extra shifts are paid at the 25% overtime rate.
• 45p a mile as standard.

Your Contract:

• We offer Guaranteed Hours contracts as standard - no zero-hour contracts.

Your Benefits:

• Early Pay Programme – access your pay within days of working a shift.
• Refer a Friend Bonus - our thank you for helping us find more great carers.
• Full Private Medical Insurance for you with the option to add your family.
• Earn an additional day of holiday allowance each year up to 33 days a year.

Added Extras:

• A fully paid two-week induction course and ongoing support so you're totally confident when you start working with our clients.
• We pay for your DBS check, your uniform, and PPE, plus you’ll receive a great welcome pack during your induction.
• We stick to your work pattern. You'll know when you are and aren't working, and we won't be forcing you to take extra shifts.

Be Part of a Supportive Culture:

• We are a family-owned, community-focused business.
• You'll be part of a small team of no more than 20 carers, so you know all our carers, our managers, and our clients as people.
• Smaller teams mean your dedicated Community Manager spends more time in the Community supporting you and supporting our clients.

Your Growth and Development:

• We believe in promoting from within; over 75% of our managers started with us as carers.
• We actively encourage and support you to take NVQ/QCF qualifications to grow your knowledge and skills.

Pay Rates:

• Weekdays: (before 7pm) £12.30, (after 7pm) £12.90
• Weekends: (before 7pm) £13.80, (after 7pm) £14.50
• Additional rates apply for bank holidays.

Shift Patterns:

• You'll be joining our Bath area friendly community team.
• Full and part-time hours available. A mix of 7am-3pm and 3pm-10pm shifts.
• Must include some shifts on alternate weekends.

Requirements:

• We hire on attitude rather than experience; we look for empathy, compassion, and dedication to helping others and then make sure you get the best training possible.
• Valid driving license and access to a car for work.
• Right to work in the UK and proof of settled status.

Care Assistant Responsibilities:

• Supporting people in your community who need a bit of extra help to continue living happily and safely in their own homes.
• Includes personal care, support with medication, household tasks, accompanying clients to appointments, looking out for their physical and emotional well-being, and supporting them with participating in social activities.

Come and join our local friendly team - apply today!
"Absolutely blown away by how incredible the staff team is! Everyone is so welcoming, joyful, and proud of the work they do; you can’t help but fall in love with the job. In-depth training and shadow shifts to help you feel confident in the care you give as well as ensure the comfort of the service users." [Current Carer]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.30-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• What made you apply for this role and why would you like to work for Abney & Baker in particular?
• What number of hours are you looking for per week and what is your shift pattern availability? ( REF BARA )

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/12/2024
Reference ID: BABA