You’ll find being an Hourly Carer a very rewarding role. To ensure that you’ll never find yourself in a situation that you are not entirely comfortable with, outstanding training is one of the major benefits of working with Helping Hands.
Initial training courses are part of your induction process and take place over an intensive 3 day period. The courses covered include First Aid, Food Hygiene, Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Safer Handling of Medication and Care Skills, all of which count towards NVQ 2 and are mandatory for the National Minimum Care Standards.
Rates of Pay
Due to the nature of the work, our Hourly Carers are paid by the hour, according to the rate chart below.
|
Band 1 |
Band 2 |
Band 4 |
Band 5 |
|
Starting rate |
After successful induction (minimum 12 weeks) |
NVQ 2 qualified |
NVQ 2 & 2 years service |
| Weekday until 6pm |
£6.00 per hour |
£6.10 per hour |
£6.30 per hour |
£6.40 per hour |
| Weekday Evening from 6pm |
£6.50 per hour |
£6.65 per hour |
£6.85 per hour |
£6.95 per hour |
| Weekend until 6pm |
£7.75 per hour |
£8.00 per hour |
£8.20 per hour |
£8.30 per hour |
| Weekend Evening from 6pm |
£8.30 per hour |
£8.55 per hour |
£8.75 per hour |
£8.85 per hour |
Mileage and Holidays
Being both mobile and flexible are 2 very important qualities for Hourly Care. You will need to have a car to get from visit to visit during the day, but we will pay a tax free mileage allowance. For the first 5 miles of a trip, mileage is paid at 60p per mile; from 6 miles onwards you can claim 25p per mile.
Hourly Carers are entitled to a maximum of 28 days paid leave per year. The holiday year runs from 1st April to 31st March and Carers accrue holiday on the basis of 1/52nd of the annual entitlement for each week of service in the holiday year. All holidays must have prior approval and authorisation and payment is at the Carer’s normal rate of pay.
Working for Helping Hands
To offer reassurance to our clients and their families about security concerns, our Hourly Carers wear a Helping Hands uniform and undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC). There is a £20 charge for the uniform which will be deducted from your first wage payment; this charge is to ensure that items are looked after and properly utilised. There is also a £42 charge for the CRC, but assuming all is clear, this will be refunded after 3 months service.