I've recently started, I use an electric bike but unfortunately still isn't as fast as a car. I informed them during interview that I didn't drive as they said that's fine as they have walking routes.
I've started and some of the visits are 2.5 miles apart or around 45 mins walk. There are some routes that are all very close together, but they seem to have lots of carers out and randomly allocate calls. I guess doing the rotas is hard but sometimes I don't see the logic in how they're done.
There are also big rota gaps which we aren't paid for. Sometimes it's nice as I just sit in a café for an hour, however there are so many times you can go to a café in a day before it costs money. We have some clients in large apartment complexes and occasionally we can sit in their communal lounge.
Some of the calls are 'double ups' requiring 2 people, this is fine however as I have a bike it's complicated. They would prefer us both to go into a car as it's faster, however I can't leave the bike at home when I have other single calls 2.5 miles apart. Don't feel safe locking it somewhere for a few hours.
Sometimes we get time to travel between calls, other times we don't get any.
I know I sound like I'm just moaning! There are other companies who offer guaranteed hours, no big gaps etc. However they all require drivers. Pretty much 99% of them. I guess it's on me to gain the licence! Does anybody else work in this industry?