{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nCare Assistant-No Experience with Choice Care in Blackburn, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Description Location: Choice Care, Suite 16, Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to be trained to work in the care sector whilst being paid to train? At Choice Care , we provide the best possible care and support for those that need it - including people coming to the end of life, those with dementia, sensory impairment, or physical difficulties – enabling our clients to live their own homes with dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life. We are a Preferred Provider for BWD Social Services and also provide care for the CCG as well as private clients. We are a family business and have been providing care in the area for 23 years. With a starting hourly rate of £11.50 per hour, you will be trained first of all in our classroom by our management team, and then be mentored one on one by one of our experienced qualified carers. Once you pass your probationary period your hourly rate will increase to £12.00 At that point you start your Level 2 or 3 NVQ qualification and when you achieve that your pay goes up to £12.50 About The Role Benefits include: Paid waiting and travel time Mileage at 35p/mile Employer contributed pension scheme Paid training and funded care qualifications Opportunities for career progression Blue Light card Uniform Provided Paid DBS & Referral service Annual Award Dinner Carer of the Month award Paid for Staff Social Events Company Interest Free Loans So come and join our amazing family of carers in Blackburn with Darwen and make a difference in someone’s life every day. Paid in the next payroll which is 4 weekly. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Part-time hours: 20-40 per week Salary: From £11.50 per hour Benefits Company events Company pension Store discount Schedule Day shift Weekend availability Supplemental Pay Types Loyalty bonus Licence/Certification Driving Licence & use of a car? (required) Work Location: On the road Skills Needed About The Company Choice Care was founded in 1999 by husband and wife, Andrew and Fiona Key. With more than 25 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, Andrew and Fiona combined their background in nursing with a passion for delivering high-quality home care services in Blackburn that bridge the gap between traditional home care and nursing. Whether it’s working directly with private clients and their families or in partnership with social services, Clinical Commissioning Groups, solicitors and health professionals, we strive to provide the best possible care and support for some of the most vulnerable people in our community, tailoring our care services to meet their unique needs. We work closely with organisations such as East Lancashire Hospice, the Stroke Association, Dementia UK, Parkinson’s UK and the MS Society to share resources and make sure our staff are up to date on the latest skills and training. Our team of dedicated carers are all vetted and trained to gain the qualifications they need to help them carve out a long-term career in care. Company Culture We recruit from Blackburn and the local areas and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer. We provide induction training to our staff and carers must reach the required level of knowledge in each subject area. They must also complete a number of shifts with a supervisor to make sure they’re competent at following care plans and delivering the required level of care. New recruits will also be working on achieving their diploma/NVQ qualification in care, which takes between 6 and 9 months to complete. Join our team of award-winning colleagues If you’re passionate about making life better for society’s most vulnerable people we’d love to hear from you. We’re an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from people with a real drive to learn and progress in the care industry. We believe that being a carer is not just a job, it’s a vocation. As a family-run business, we’re looking to grow the team with like-minded people who share our values. We love nothing more than seeing the enthusiasm and dedication of a carer turn into a satisfying, lifelong career, whether they’ve come from a background in care or start out with no hands-on experience but an open heart and mind. Desired Criteria Required Criteria Right to live and work in the UK Driving Licence & use of a car Closing Date Monday 3rd June, 2024 Contract Type fulltime Salary Starting from £11.50 Hourly"}