Careers
| Care Assistant Role |
| Carers package |
| Work for us |
| Vacancies |
| - Home Care Assistant |
| - Live-In Care Assistant |
| - Field Care Supervisor |
| - Care Coordinator |
| Training |
What you’ll do as a Peaches Healthcare Care assistant?
A job as a home care assistant with The Peaches Healthcare is a varied and rewarding role.
You will be visiting clients in their own home, perhaps preparing food, giving medication, providing personal care or just companionship, taking people out and about, or running errands. At the same time, you’ll be getting to know each client as an individual, making a personal connection and building trust.
Your visits may be the highlight of the day for the people you see - and for those who sit alone for long hours, the visits could even be life-changing.
Delivering care packages
Every client has an agreed care package. A visit could include specific tasks such as helping with a shower, changing the bed or doing the shopping. Sometimes, you might just be checking in to make sure the person is OK. And sometimes, you might simply need to be there to give a family carer a break.
Helping with the little things
Often, little things can make a big difference. When you write and post a birthday card for a client with arthritic hands who can’t hold a pen firmly, or phone to make a bill payment for someone who can’t hear well, you’re taking away worry and making normal life possible.
Being part of a professional team
For each client, you’ll be part of a small Peaches Healthcare team. You may also be liaising with other social and health care professionals. So good record-keeping and communication are vital, to make information is passed on and every client gets the care they need.
Supporting families
As you develop in the role, you’ll also find yourself providing both information and emotional support and comfort to families. This support can be critical where families are seeing their loved one struggle with the symptoms of progressive conditions such as dementia.
Helping develop our business
On top of your work with clients, you will also have the chance to be involved in developing our business. We recognise that our front-line carers know best what clients want and need, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to contribute ideas and suggestions.
Feeling motivated and valued
Every day and every care visit will be different. Some will be tough, others joyous. But you will always be able to get out of bed knowing you’ll be helping people in need – and go home happy you’ve put a smile on someone’s face
Our Carer’s package
We provide a competitive package for our carers.
Money
• Salaries range from £9.50 to £11.25 per hour, depending on experience. Average earnings for a 45-hour week range from £19,760 to £23,400 + mileage payments
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Holiday and sick pay
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
• Workplace pension scheme
When comparing salaries between companies, always check the total payment offer. A higher per-hour rate could give you less overall, if other payment elements are lower.
Contracts
• Full and part time roles
• Fixed regular hours or flexible zero-hour contracts
Training and development
• Industry’s best trainings and shadowing offered
• Access to nationally-accredited qualifications, and support to work towards them
• Ongoing training and development sessions
• Regular one-to-one sessions with your manager
• Opportunities for career progression – we promote from within wherever we can
Team involvement and support
• Monthly team meetings where you can give your input into the way we provide care
• Strong support ethic amongst other carers and the office team - we’re always here to help
Come & work for us
Current Vacancies
If you have a passion for helping people, we would love to hear from you. No experience needed, full training given
- Home Care Assistant
- Live-In Care Assistant
- Field Care Supervisor(Part-time & Full time)
- Care Coordinator(Part-time & Full time)
Home Care Assistant
Full Job Description
Are you a caring, passionate person interested in working as a Home Care Assistant supporting people in their own home environment? Look no further, as we are looking to recruit individuals who want to become Home Care Assistants and Support Workers; you do not need any experience as full training will be given to people who are passionate, show dedication, and are empathetic.
Main duties to include:
• Domestic support- Domestic tasks such as taking people out to the shops, doctors or social events, laundry, cleaning, tidying, shopping, preparing, and cooking meals.
• Personal Care – Help with getting up and getting ready for the day and settling in for the night, washing, bathing, and toileting.
Requirements
• Compassionate, patient, and warm nature combined with strong care skills and knowledge
• Writing and communication ability
• Highly organized with a keen eye both for detail and the big picture
• Satisfactory references
• Able to complete an enhanced DBS check
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Full Photo Driving license UK
• Someone who is happy to relocate
Job Details
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: Depends on Experience
• Work remotely: No
• Experience: providing care: 1 year (preferred)
• Licence: Driving License (preferred)
Benefits
• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Employment contract offered after successful completion of probation period (3 months)
• 28 days of paid holiday per annum (pro-rata to hours worked)
• DBS and training costs covered
• Overtime rates paid on ALL Bank Holidays
• Guaranteed flexible working hours – Full-time
• Free Care Certificate training provided
• Free NVQ Training provided
• Free uniform provided
Live-In Care Assistant
Full Job Description:
A live-in carer job description will usually include an outline of expected responsibilities which include companionship, personal care, and specialist care for health conditions.
Companionship may involve:
• Support and encouragement to empower your client to lead an independent lifestyle
• Providing full-time companionship and conversation
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry, and ironing
• Accompanying clients to appointments, social engagements, and errands such as shopping
• Pet care
• Communicating with family, friends, and other healthcare professionals on their behalf
Personal care may additionally involve:
• Washing, bathing, showering, and oral care
• Dressing and preparation for the day
• Toileting and continence management
• Assistance with eating
• Assisting, administering, or prompting with medication
• Use of moving and handling equipment (after training) if a client is unable to mobilize on their own.
• Working closely with other care professionals such as District Nurses and GPs
• Assisting clients with their night-time routine, including undressing and washing
• Recording and Reporting
Job Details
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: Depends on Experience
• Work remotely: No
• Experience: providing care: 2 years (preferred)
Benefits
• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Employment contract offered after successful completion of probation period (3 months)
• DBS and training costs covered
• Overtime rates paid on ALL Bank Holidays
• Free Care Certificate training provided
• Free NVQ Training provided
• Free uniform provided
Field Care Supervisor(Part-time & Full time)
Full Job Description:
• A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an efficient, organized, and caring Field Care Supervisor to join an expanding domiciliary care company in London.
• The role of the Field Care Supervisor is to support the delivery of the highest quality care services by carrying out a range of functions in the field, including the assessment and review of individual services and the practical supervision, instruction, and support of Care Workers.
• Field Care Supervisors are expected to spend most of their working time in the community carrying out their primary functions, but their role will typically also entail a certain amount of office-based administrative work.
• As a Field Care Supervisor your role will include the following duties:
• Carry out initial risk and needs assessments in respect of individual service users, either in the service user’s home or, where required, in other settings such as hospitals or residential/nursing homes
• Work in partnership with service users, their families, carers, advocates, healthcare professionals, and others to ensure the seamless delivery of holistic packages of individual care support
• Carry out regular reviews of individual services, including repeated and renewed needs and risk assessments
• Participate as required in multi-disciplinary review of service users’ needs
• Carry out the on-site observation and evaluation of care worker practice as part of routine supervision, in response to performance concerns, or as otherwise directed
• Provide ad-hoc support and instruction to care workers in the field, including in an emergency
• Promote a safe working environment and safe systems of work in respect of care workers in the field and those that might be affected by their activities
• Be alert to any changes in service users’ condition and circumstances and act appropriately when these change
• This is a full-time permanent position, with an excellent company that encourages its staff to reach their full potential. Continuous training, opportunities for funded externally validated qualifications, and support will be provided. This is an opportunity for promotion for the right person.
Job Details:
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Salary: Depends on Experience
• Work remotely: No
• Experience: providing care: 2 years (preferred)
• Computer literacy: 2 years (preferred)
• Licence: Driving License (Required Full UK Licence)
Benefits:
• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Employment contract offered after successful completion of probation period (3 months)
• DBS and training costs covered
• Overtime rates paid on ALL Bank Holidays
• Guaranteed flexible working hours – Full-time
• Free NVQ Training provided
• Free uniform provided
Care Coordinator(Part-time & Full time)
Full Job Description:
• To make sure customers receive excellent quality care and support to help them to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes. A supportive and calm manner together with excellent organizational and communication skills is vital for this important role in our company. Key responsibility
• Make sure care assistants are appropriately allocated to customers so that care is delivered on time, safely, and in line with customers' wishes (as agreed in their care and support plan).
Duties
• Liaise with the lead coordinator or registered manager to make sure sufficient care assistants with the right skills mix are recruited to meet the needs of the business. Arrange cover for care assistant sickness, absenteeism, or holidays
• Accept, allocate and process new referrals for care and support promptly
• Process changes to customer care and support plans
• Make sure there is sufficient cover to deliver care and support on time
• Monitor the allocation of care assistants to maximize efficiency whilst supporting them to maintain an appropriate work/ life balance
• Use IT systems to allocate care assistants to provide care and support to customers. Work with Peaches Health Care manager(s) to appropriately match care assistants to customers taking into account of: Care assistant skills, experience, and time to safely deliver the care and support plan
• The customer’s preferences and care need travel arrangements, routes, and working patterns to make efficient use of care assistant time whilst meeting the needs of customers, Changes in care provision and support priorities when there are unexpected emergencies
• Distribute staff rotas weekly
• In some offices, take part in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota. This will only be required after the post holder has received full training and has been assessed as competent to provide appropriate guidance and advice in emergency situations work with the office team to maintain up-to-date electronic and handwritten records. Use systems to record and monitor mileage and travel distances.
• Make sure that accidents and incidents are recorded, reported, and acted upon
• Keep all information about customers and their families or representatives secure and confidential except where policy requires you to share to protect the interests of our customers
• Carry out general office duties. Prepare reports as required by the registered manager
• Talk to customers and their chosen representatives about their care and support taking into account different communication needs and levels of understanding
• Work with the Peaches Health Care team and other health and social care professionals to deliver high-quality home care services and to make improvements where necessary
• Work flexibly as part of the team and apply Peaches Health Care policies and procedures at all times
• This list is not exhaustive and additional duties may be required.
Job Details:
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Salary: Depends on Experience
• Work remotely: No
• Experience: providing care: 3 years (preferred)
• Computer literacy: 3 years (preferred)
• Licence: Driving License (Required Full UK Licence)
Benefits:
• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Employment contract offered after successful completion of probation period (3 months)
• DBS and training costs covered
• Overtime rates paid on ALL Bank Holidays
• Guaranteed flexible working hours – Full-time
• Free NVQ Training provided
• Free uniform provided
Training and Development
At Peaches, we know that team members can only give the best care if we provide the right training. This starts with a 12-week programme, at the end of which we decide whether to make a permanent job offer. The initial programme is then followed by ongoing training plus support to achieve NVQs.
Initial training
Your starting point will be our carefully designed 12-week initial training, induction and assessment programme. The programme leads to the nationally recognised Care Certificate. (If you currently have a valid certificate, you do not need to do the modules again, but can choose to as a refresher if you wish).
At the same time, you’ll be shadowing other team members, getting to know the job and the clients first-hand. By the time you go on your first solo visit, you’ll be confident you can handle what’s expected of you.
The modules you will cover to achieve your Care Certificate are:
1. Understand your role
2. Your personal development
3. Duty of care
4. Equality and diversity
5. Work in a person-centred way
6. Communication
7. Privacy and dignity
8. Fluids and nutrition
9. Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities
10. Safeguarding adults
11.Safeguarding children
12. Basic life support
13. Health and safety
14. Handling information
15. Infection prevention and control
16. Lone working
17. Fire training
18. Moving & handling (theory & practical)
19. Medication awareness
Initial shadowing and team support
Through the course of the 12 weeks, you will shadow team members on client visits. You’ll see a wide variety of clients, learning about their different needs and how to provide appropriate care. You will also take part in a question-and-answer session with other team members.
Regular training sessions
Our regular training sessions allow you to learn new knowledge and skills and refresh existing expertise. We cover a wide variety of health and care issues, from an introduction to specific conditions through to specialist techniques and updates on new approaches.
Ongoing training
We run regular training sessions on health and care topics, share knowledge at team meetings, and give one-to-one support via managers. We will also require you to achieve at least NVQ level 2. On top of this, before taking on any new client, you will normally shadow existing carers. This means that by the time you start visiting the person alone, they will already know and trust you and you will know how to work with them.
NVQ Diplomas
You’ll need to achieve a level 2 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care, with a level 3 Diploma for more senior care work. The Diplomas are national qualifications showing you have the essential skills and knowledge to provide care. We will support you fully as you work towards the qualifications.
Manager and team support
Your manager will work closely with you to help you learn and develop. They will discuss progress with you regularly, and encourage you to give your perspective about how things are working. In addition, you’ll take part in monthly team meetings, where everyone can raise issues and discuss ideas.