For Care-workers
We assess and introduce clients to registered self-employed care-workers, who have been through a rigourous selection process.
Why register with Choice Homecare?
Excellent daily rates.
Expert support and advice.
Client specific training- equipping you with the skills to care for your client and yourself.
Documentation pack - giving you the necessary information in order for you to provide high quality care.
Regular supervision and personal development meetings.
Support with personal arrangements, eg. Setting up bank accounts and help with arranging accommodation.
Requirements
You will be required to:
Undergo rigorous recruitment processes
Provide documentation to verify your identity
Provide names of 2 referees, one being your last employer
Attend a personal interview
Complete a health declaration form
Complete a Criminal Convictions declaration form and Enhanced CRB check
Application Process:
Please call us, to request an application form. This may be
sent to you electronically or via mail.
Complete the application form and submit it to us via the website or
through the post.
If
you meet the required personal specification, then you will be invited
to attend a personal interview, following the feedback from your
referees.
If you are successful following the interview,
we will then offer you a registration position subject to a
satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure.
All registered care-workers should have the following training before
completing their first placement with Choice Homecare.
Health and safety training
Risk reporting
COSHH
Riddor
Basic life support
Manual Handling
There
are several options available to assist with your training and
development. Options include e-learning, tutored courses and distance
learning, and we are able to advise you on the most cost effective
options available.
You may also be required to complete a Health Questionnaire following
registration.
Care-worker roles:
We register 2 types of care-worker.
Companion care-workers
have an excellent aptitude for caring, but may not have extensive experience.
They need to be able to:
Prepare appetising meals.
Complete house-hold chores such as dusting, laundry and ironing.
Accompany clients on outings.
Assist with shopping, bills and other correspondence.
Provide companionship.
Prompt medication.
Drive (if required).
Assist with washing and dressing tasks through prompting, supervision or by providing light assistance if required.
Premier care-workers
have
had past caring experience and are able to:
Do everything a companion care-worker may do.
Assist with eating, washing, dressing and toileting.
Assist with a bath or shower.
Help move clients safely using a particular method.
Use equipment, which may require special training e.g. Hoists.
Attend to the needs of clients with particular conditions e.g. Dementia.
Are skilled at working closely with other health professionals.
International Applicants
It is vital that all international applicants have the
following:
The right to live and work within the UK.
Conversational English to a high standard.
Knowledge of British food and preparation.
Choice
Homecare enjoy working with care-workers from various cultures and
backgrounds.
We may be able to assist with accommodation in the UK, and will advise and assist you to:
Set up a bank account.
Registering as self employed.
Advise you on Insurance cover, etc
We only accept
online applications from Care-Workers.
Click here to apply using our online application form
