Calvern Care

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Work with us at Calvern Care

We are committed to delivering outstanding care and are seeking new team members to help us fulfil our vision.

Apply now

Work with us at Calvern Care

We are committed to delivering outstanding care and are seeking new team members to help us fulfil our vision.

Apply now
Whether you are looking to start your career, returning to the workplace or taking the next step in your career, we’re here to support you and your ambitions.
Join us to make a difference to someone else’s life on a day to day basis.
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Staff testimonials

Benefits

At Calvern care, while you care, we provide. As part of our team you’ll benefit from an industry-leading package that includes profit share, your travel time and mileage covered and a range of benefits that care for your health and wellbeing as well as your career journey.

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Travel benefits

We offer generous mileage rates and paid travel time if you drive as part of your role, discounted bus fares and even up to £1000 towards driving lessons if you want to learn to drive.

Free equipment

When you join our team, we’ll make sure you are fully equipped for your role. We supply you with a Calvern Care uniform and a mobile phone on your first day with us so you are ready to go.

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investing in you

We’ll help develop your skills and support your career journey. We pay for all your training and DBS checks. Opportunities are available to progress within Calvern Care and the wider Provide Group.

Excellent pay

At Calvern Care we value your time. You’ll earn up to £15 per hour and also benefit from a Profit Share Plan and earn enhancements for weekend work and public holidays.

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Health and wellbeing

We care for the people who care. As part of our team you’ll have access to occupational health support, alongside our award-winning health and wellbeing programme which enables you to receive a wide range of support and employee benefits.

Earned benefits

We want our employees to feel secure in their roles and have access to earned benefits for the hours you work, whether that’s full-time or part-time. Alongside secure contracts for our colleagues, we work with you to ensure you have flexible working arrangements.

You Care, We Provide

  • Contracted hours
  • Salary includes travel time between appointments
  • 30p a mile for miles travelled between appointments
  • All training and onboarding provided, including DBS checks
  • Career progression support
  • Provide uniform and work mobile phone
  • Flexible hours
  • Claim some money back for driving lessons, up to £1,000
  • Pay – above living wage with enhancements for weekend work and bank holidays
  • Access to occupational health support
  • 22 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees), plus 8 public and statutory holidays
  • Discounted bus fares
  • Pay reviewed annually

Job role

Care Practitioner

We are looking to recruit compassionate Care Practitioners to expand our existing team. We want people who are keen to help others, who we can subsequently support and grow within their career.
Care practitioners’ main duties will be based around the needs and requirements of the service users in their homes which include assisting them in a variety of tasks meaning that no day is the same.

Location: Chelmsford and surrounding area

Salary: Up to £17.63 an hour

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Job role

Senior Care Assistants

We are looking to recruit dedicated Senior Care Assistants to join our team. We want individuals who are not only passionate about providing exceptional care but also have leadership skills to support colleagues.
As a Senior Care Assistant at Calvern Care, you will play a crucial role in both delivering hands-on care and mentoring your team, ensuring that our clients receive the highest standards of support and care.

Location: Maldon and surrounding area

Salary: £26,592

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Job role

Care Practitioner

We are looking to recruit compassionate Care Practitioners to expand our existing team. We want people who are keen to help others, who we can subsequently support and grow within their career.
Care practitioners’ main duties will be based around the needs and requirements of the service users in their homes which include assisting them in a variety of tasks meaning that no day is the same.

Location: Chelmsford and surrounding area

Salary: Up to £15 an hour

 

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Job role

Senior Care Practitioner

Our team is ever growing at Calvern Care and we are seeking passionate Senior Care Practitioners to join our existing team. If you love helping others and want to be a part of an organisation who cares for their employees as much as their service providers apply today.

Location: Chelmsford and surrounding area

Salary: Up to £15 an hour

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Calvern Care is part of the multi-award-winning Provide Community Group. Find out more about life as a colleague in our 2021/22 Annual report 

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Life at Calvern Care

You will be providing a service that will enable clients to live in their own homes independently, improve their overall wellbeing and brighten their day”

As a care practitioner you will deliver person-centred care, build important relationships and make a difference.

No two days are the same, every client’s needs are different and can include a wide variety of care and support such as meal preparation, personal care and getting out and about in the community. Our aim is to enhance people’s lives and achieve positive outcomes for our clients and their families

We invest in you, so you can make that difference. Here’s what some of our team have to say about life at Calvern Care.

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Of our team feel empowered to do their job well.
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Of employees from all backgrounds and identities feel valued,

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Of employees intend to be working with Provide in 12 months time.

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There is so much to be achieved through working in care, both for yourself and others.

Whether helping someone with their independence and acting as a voice for those who might not otherwise be heard, or taking a management course in order to upskill myself. I feel rewarded every day and there’s no better place to do it than with Provide. While I make a difference to other people’s lives, Provide makes a difference in mine by supporting me through my progression and providing me with various career opportunities.

Calvern Care and Provide are a company who support their colleagues throughout their career.

And better yet, they listen. They will work with you towards your career goals and ensure you’re where you want to be, and if you’re not, they’ll help you work out how to get there!

Every day is different working at Calvern Care, I walk through the door every morning not knowing what my day might entail and walk out of it feeling like I’ve made an impact on someone’s life.

It’s so easy to be passionate about working in care when everyday you get the chance to help someone. There’s just so much good you can achieve.

I would say to anyone looking to work in care, ignore the stigma.

This industry is one of the most caring and rewarding you can work in – for staff and customers alike. Provide ensure you are well looked after and have as many opportunities as you need to build a happy and long career.

FAQ's

If you’re someone who has a passion for caring for others, a career in care may be perfect for you. Working in care is such a rewarding job, where every day you come to work you have the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. Whether it be their wellbeing or quality of life, your care and support can enable a person to continue living independently, live a fuller life and reduce social isolation. If you enjoy variety, a career in care is flexible and interesting. When you start working in care you gain a career for life and learn valuable skills every day, progressing your career.

You don’t need any formal qualifications to start a career in care and training will be provided.

We do look for certain qualities in our care practitioners, such as enthusiasm, empathy, reliability, care and compassion. As part of the Provide Community, you’ll share our vision of Transforming Lives Through Care, Innovation and Compassion.

Our career paths are open to all age groups, from school-leavers to retirees. It’s never too early or too late to start a career in care and we are proud to represent a diverse community in the services we offer.

It would be great if you are able to drive however we do have scheme to support the financial cost of driving lessons up to £1000.

Every client is different, and our services are tailored to their needs. Your role may involve personal care, meal preparation, supporting their recovery at home from illness or surgery, supporting to access the community e.g doctors appointment, shopping.

Yes we offer full time or part-time hours. If you prefer weekends or evenings, we can offer hours to suit this too.

If you’re still wondering if a career in care is for you – try taking this quiz on the Government website or feel free to email us with any other questions you may have about working in care.

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We consider applicants from all backgrounds and skill levels, we look forward to hearing from you.

If you have a CV and Personal Statement, please upload this below.