Job description
Join Our Award-Winning Team at GoodOaks! Full-Time Carer Position – Flexible shifts available (Reading, West Berkshire- Tilehurst, Caversham, Pangbourne & Henley) At GoodOaks, we pride ourselves on providing professional yet personal care. As an award-winning home care company, we value, develop, and reward the dedicated individuals who work with us.
We are looking for positive, compassionate people to deliver high-quality care in the Reading, West Berkshire areas. Full training provided for both experienced and new carers. At GoodOaks, you will make a real difference in clients' lives, enjoy career growth with funded diplomas, and have opportunities for internal promotions within a supportive and professional environment.
Working Hours: A core requirement of this position is the ability to work a consistent 35-hour week. Mornings, evenings, and weekends is essential for success in this role. What will you do?
- Provide companionship and accompany clients to appointments or outings (if required)
- Monitor medication schedules and remind clients to take their medication (if required)
- Help with meal prep and cooking.
- Assist with personal care tasks (bathing, grooming, etc., if required)
- Support with daily household tasks (cleaning, laundry, dusting, ironing)
- Run errands (shopping, prescription pick-up, etc., if required) Who are you?
- Caring, with a strong work ethic.
- Great with people and able to manage time effectively.
- Respectful, professional, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Physically able to assist with personal care and household tasks.
- Hold a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle.
- Willing to undergo a CQC DBS check for working with vulnerable adults.
- Eligible to work in the UK (we do not offer visa sponsorships) What we offer:
- Supportive management and ongoing guidance.
- Competitive pay, with pension, paid leave, paid mileage, and training.
- Career growth with continuous training and development.
- Long stay and referral bonuses.
- Employee discounts, including Blue Light Card.
Benefits
- Company pension.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexitime.
- Referral program. Essential Requirements Full, valid UK driving licence Right to Work in the UK (Please note: We are unable to progress applications lacking either requirement.) Location: Reading, West Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Salary: up to £25,000 per annum Language: English (required) Ready to join a company that values your career and offers rewarding work? Click "Apply" now!