Careers with Rural Care
We are currently looking for staff across Torridge.
Are you compassionate, empathetic, patient, caring, warm, friendly, encouraging, supportive and like to make a difference? If you think you can tick any of the above, then we need you to join our small team of amazing carers who support individuals to maintain independence in their own homes.
We provide:
- One month induction
- Full uniform including Tunic, Trousers, Jacket & Rucksack.
- Handheld tablet device
- Paid travel time
- Contracted Hours
- 35 pence a mile
- Career Progression
- Apprenticeships
Our minimum of 1-hour visits allows you time to care for our service users in the same way you would expect your loved ones to be supported at a time when it is most needed in their lives. There is no one thing more rewarding than knowing you have made a difference to an individual’s life, health, and wellbeing. We offer excellent rates of pay, which vary depending on qualification and experience. Starting at £11 / hr during the week and 30% enhancement at weekends. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Training
- Full CPR and first aid training- In House Catheter training
- In house moving and handling
- Full care certificate
- A variety of e-learning courses
We also support anyone wishing to begin or enhance their qualifications within the care sector and work alongside PETROC with diplomas is health and social care.
Rural Care provides care for people who are older, or with physical disabilities, with hearing and or eye sight difficulties. Terminal illness and Cognitive problems such as injuries to the brain.
Services we can provide is assisstance with personal care and personal hygiene including: showering, washing, bathing, dressing / grooming, oral care, toileting, changing of stoma bags, catheter care / hygiene, changing of continence pads, attatching / removing conveens, shaving, assisstance with getting in / out of bed, checking skin integrity ie pressure areas, emptying commodes.
Rural Care have staff who are trained to administer and / or prompt medication. We can assist with shopping, help you to prepare meals and drinks. We can also assisst with laundry. Such as putting laundry washing going / hanging on the line / airer stripping and making beds
Personal Care
Bathing, Washing, Dressing and General Hygiene
Everyday Tasks
Making a cup of tea, Laundry, Shopping
