You can choose a full or part time position and set the number of hours you wish to work.
Not only is our training provided free of charge but you are also paid to attend.
Our rates are very competitive with enhanced payments for Bank Holidays.
We are happy to support you with guaranteed hours for your own financial security if required.
Unlike other organisations we pay you for all your travel time costs at your normal hourly rate.
As well as travel time we also pay you mileage to cover the costs of your travel.
You can earn up to 39.25 days annual leave.
You’ll receive a smartphone free of charge which can be used for all business purposes.
You’ll get an electronic monitoring system which alerts us to any problems that may arise so we can be on hand to support you.
All staff receive free uniforms and personal protective clothing saving you money.
These are paid for on your behalf by Extra Hands and are renewed every 3 years.
Full access to an experienced Manager or Care Co-ordinator is provided to support you as and when needed.
Get Paid to TrainWhen you first join our team you’ll attend our full induction and training programme. This gives you all the information you need to become an excellent carer and ensures that you are fully competent to carry out care work in the community. Not only is this training provided free of charge but we’ll even pay you for your time whilst you attend. Opportunities For Career ProgressionWe employ over 150 social carers who are supported by over 20 office staff and wherever possible we promote within the organisation, with many of our managers progressing through the company in this way. If you’re working as a carer and you’d like to gain new qualifications, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain a Diploma in Health and Social Care. The Recruitment Process - How It WorksWhen you apply you’ll be asked to provide us with two referees and an enhanced DBS check will be completed. This must happen before your employment starts but we will cover the cost of it. Once your application has been accepted and your DBS check cleared you’ll be able to complete your training and start working right away. |
When you first join our team you’ll attend our full induction and training programme. This gives you all the information you need to become an excellent carer and ensures that you are fully competent to carry out care work in the community. Not only is this training provided free of charge but we’ll even pay you for your time whilst you attend.
We employ over 150 social carers who are supported by over 20 office staff and wherever possible we promote within the organisation, with many of our managers progressing through the company in this way. If you’re working as a carer and you’d like to gain new qualifications, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
When you apply you’ll be asked to provide us with two referees and an enhanced DBS check will be completed. This must happen before your employment starts but we will cover the cost of it. Once your application has been accepted and your DBS check cleared you’ll be able to complete your training and start working right away.
Whether you’re looking for a new career or you are an experienced Care Worker, you have come to the right place. Extra Hands are always keen to welcome patient, caring, flexible, honest and hardworking people to our friendly, supportive team.
At Extra Hands we provide exceptional home care to people with a wide range of needs. Work with us and you’ll not only get huge job satisfaction from helping people who really need it, but you’ll get lots of other perks too. From enhanced holiday entitlement to free training (that you get paid to attend). You can choose from full or part time positions and we’ve got flexible working hours to suit you. If you need guaranteed hours we can offer that too, so you always know you’ve got work when you need it.
You will never be working too far from home and you’ll even be paid for your travel time and mileage expenses.
100% of staff feel that the support they receive from their manager is either good or excellent
98.7% of staff feel that the support they receive from the Training Department is either good or excellent.
100% of the staff feel that the training is relevant and appropriate to their needs.
100% of staff feel adequately informed on policies and procedures for them to comply.
97.5% answered excellent or good as to how satisfied they are with Extra Hands as an employer.
97.5% of staff feel the service is well led.
Extra Hands of Heacham Limited - Norwich Office
REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT
12 June 2021
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