Choose a career in care
Working at The Private Care Company, you’ll have the opportunity to help people from the comfort of their own homes and improve lives on a daily basis. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, we can offer you a chance to ignite your potential whatever your level.
We are looking for dedicated care assistants with a genuine desire to support and empower people in their own home.
In return, we strive to provide you with the support and resources you need to thrive in a fulfilling career. We offer excellent working conditions, competitive wages, paid holidays, regular assignments, cancellation payments, career progression, training opportunities, and a supportive management team.
Ready to make a difference in someone’s life? Apply now here!
Further details on some of our positions are below or call our office on 01273 646 733 for more information.
Senior Care Assistants
Requirements
You will need a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification and have relevant experience working in a care environment. You will also need a clean UK driving licence insured for business.
Rate
£124.60 per day (7am – 7pm)
£24,876 per annum (pro rata)
Working Hours
46 hours per week (four x 12 hour shifts)
Your responsibilities will include covering care calls, on-duty phone cover, assisting the care manager and supporting care assistants and office administration. We will provide fully funded Health and Social Care Diplomas (Levels 3/4 and 5), structured shift patterns with alternate working weekends, a carer’s parking badge, petrol allowance and monthly incentive schemes.
Live-in Care Assistants
Requirements
You will need at least six months of previous experience working as a live-in care assistant or in a residential, care, or nursing home setting and excellent communication skills.
Rate
£689.92 for a single person care package plus holiday pay
Working Hours
Shifts are normally 07:00 – 21:00 or 08:00 – 22:00 with a two-hour unpaid break during each shift. You will be required to sleep at the client’s home between each assignment.
Your responsibilities will include supporting and encouraging clients with personal and practical tasks and accompanying them to activities and appointments. You will also need to manage your own workload and regularly use our care app to document events. We will provide you with a dedicated care manager who knows both you and your client. Our central office will be available to support you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Care Assistants with bicycles
Requirements
You will need your own bicycle. Care-related experience with qualifications is preferred but not essential.
Rate
£10.40 per hour plus paid holidays
Working Hours
7am – 7pm
Your responsibilites will include supporting and encouraging clients with personal and practical tasks while promoting their independence and dignity. We will provide guaranteed hours, payment for cancelled calls, structured routes with clustered calls and no dreaded 15 minute calls.
Morning Care Assistants who can drive
Requirements
You will need a clean, full UK driving license and car. Care-related experience with qualifications is preferred but not essential.
Fixed Shift Rate
£60 per shift plus £5 for petrol and paid holidays
(Rate circa per annum – Three shifts per week: £9,360 / Four shifts per week: £12,480 / Five shifts per week: £15,600)
Working Hours
7am – 1pm
Your responsibilites will include supporting and encouraging clients with personal and practical tasks while promoting their independence and dignity. We will provide guaranteed hours, payment for cancelled calls, a carers’ parking badge plus, structured routes with clustered calls and no dreaded 15 minute calls.
