FULL-TIME CARERS NEEDED AND NEW DRIVE TO RECRUIT LAUNCHED
CARERS on scooters could help meet a growing need for greater support for elderly and vulnerable people in North Wales.
Bangor based care agency Abacare has launched a recruitment drive for more than 100 workers in the region.
They need a mixture of live-in care workers and also mobile day carers to meet a need for support.
In a bid to attract more applicants they are offering to buy staff scooters so they can get around. Money is then deducted, interest free, from their wages over an agreed period. Several workers have taken up the moped offer and it is hoped it will make it easier to attract new carers who do not currently drive or struggle to afford a car.
Peter Angelides, CEO of Abacare, said: “The scheme is really for walkers who wish to increase their earning potential by being able to work in different locations with the help of the scooter scheme.
“Staff must do 30 hours per week or more and Abacare will purchase the scooter and deduct the cost, interest free, over an agreed period.
“When the staff member has paid for the scooter, they then own it.
“So far roughly eight members of staff have taken up the scheme.”
Abacare now has more than 100 vacancies with a particular focus on live-in carers. They operate a professional care management team that provides care to individuals in their own homes.
Peter added: “The number of vacancies available changes on a day-to-day basis and we are keen to hear from anyone looking for employment. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are looking to work in the industry or are looking for a complete career change.
“We’re keen to dispel the myth that a career in care is poorly paid and staff lack training, support and benefits.
“If you work for us you can earn more than £500 per week, are paid travel time and mileage between calls and, subject to terms and conditions, can work the hours that suit you, whether you want a contract that’s zero hours, 16, 24 or 30.
“Flexibility is key and we can offer work at weekends, in evenings and have both part and fulltime vacancies available.
“We provide all our staff full paid training and shadowing before they start, and they have additional, on the job support from a local team 24/7. We give free uniforms, access to a staff scooter scheme for those needing transport and a national staff discount scheme for all major brands.”