Job Description
Care Assistant Jobs in Dartford, Bexley, Erith, West Gravesend - £13.00 - £15.00 p/h PLUS many benefits!
Welcome Bonus of £200!
We offer hours from 5, 10, 16 to 26+ hours and guaranteed hours.
Is there something missing from your day-to-day role?
Is there a lack of joy and fulfilment, or not enough time to give the care you want to give?
Or, if you're new to care or working within a care role you don't enjoy, make that change!
Become a Care Professional and join our award winning team at Home Instead Dartford.
Why work for Home Instead Dartford:
* Different shift patterns available - Whether you're looking for a couple of shifts a week in the morning or just evening care work or on weekends only, we can offer you shifts that will work for you.
* Ongoing support - We want to make sure you get the most out of your career. Our team will help you along the way. We'll always be there for any advice or guidance you need and have regular support visits for you and dedicated contacts in the office and in the field to support your (mental) wellbeing, especially in the first few months.
* Mileage & travel time allowance - Get paid towards the miles you cover and the time you travel/wait between calls.
* Enhanced rate on bank holidays - Earn at double rates on bank holidays.
* Genuine Career Development & Progression Opportunities - We support all of our team along their career path and help staff progress to where they want to be.
* Refer a friend scheme - Get additional bonuses and rewards when you refer a friend to work with us.
* Industry-Leading Training - It's not just our care that is award-winning, we have one of the best training programs in the industry.
* Full PPE Protection - We ensure both our Care Pros and clients are protected and safe at all times.
* Care Certification - Once you have completed your extensive training, you will be awarded your industry recognized Care Certificate.
Responsibilities of a Care Pro
* Helping around the home
* Assistance with meal preparation
* Companionship activities like reading to clients or watching their favorite show
* Medication reminders and administration
* Light housekeeping
* Personal care like help getting dressed, washing and others
* Help clients get ready for the day or into bed at night
Qualifications
Credentials Needed for Care Pros
Be caring, warm-hearted and have a compassionate nature.
Be perceptive and open to client need changes, responsive and intuitive.
Be a great listener, observant, have a positive attitude and be passionate to help others.
Be open to learn and gain new knowledge or grow existing skills.
Be reliable, dependable, able to multitask, able to remain calm and keep a cool head.
Have a full UK driving license & access to your own vehicle so you can provide care to our clients in their own homes across our area.
Have the Right To Work in the United Kingdom.
Have a good grasp of the English language.
To see a full listing of all our open positions please visit our website:
Additional Information
Who Are Home Instead Dartford?
We are a team of kind and compassionate individuals who LOVE going the extra mile to help support our clients. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care to our clients and our team. We value each and every member of the team and are committed to supporting people throughout their careers.
At Home Instead we focus on improving our client’s quality of life and enabling them to remain in their own homes by providing high-quality care as an alternative to residential care. We support our clients with personal care, light housework, and other day-to-day tasks they need help with.
Whether you're looking for a new career, a change of direction, or that sense of satisfaction that comes from giving something back to your community… Becoming a Care Pro is one of the most rewarding careers around.
We treat our clients and Care Pros with dignity, respect, kindness, and compassion.
If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of our elder generation, please talk to us about the rewarding opportunities we offer. You won’t regret it.