Feeling stuck in a rut at work? If you're craving a new challenge with a more sociable and fulfilling workday, Home Instead might be the perfect fit for you!
At Home Instead, we're dedicated to bringing joy and comfort to the lives of our wonderful clients. Imagine starting your day with a smile, knowing you're making a real difference in someone's life. Our team is passionate about providing personalised care that goes beyond the basics, ensuring our clients feel valued and cherished.
Join us on our mission to sprinkle joy and comfort into the lives of our lovely clients.
Job Description
If you are a caring and friendly person who has a passion for helping others, then we want you!
At Home Instead our minimum call is 1hour which will give you extra time with the clients, listening to their stories over a cup of tea, making a puzzle, going for walks and reminiscing over memories.
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Home care assistant. Our services cater to clients who need assistance with light housework, personal care, errands, and companionship during the night. Your role will be instrumental in creating a supportive environment that enables clients to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
What we require from you:
- A can-do attitude that inspires confidence in others
- Caring and patient qualities to foster meaningful relationships
- Flexibility to work alternate weekends
What we can offer you:
£12.85 per hour weekdays / £13.50 weekends
* Comprehensive training and continued support
* Ongoing personal development opportunities
* Double pay on all Bank Holidays
* Our minimum call is 1 hour
* Paid DBS check
* Mobile data allowance
* Access to an employee benefits scheme
* Eligibility for the Blue Light Card
* Employee Assistance Programme
* A no-uniform policy for Home Care Assistants
* F/T and P/T hours available on half day or split shift work patterns, applicants need to be available from 7.15 or 8.25 am.
* Open & supportive working environment – local, friendly teams providing you with all the support you need to become a confident Care Professional.
Qualifications
Ready for a care-tastic adventure? Here's your ticket to join our Care Professional squad:
1. A heart of gold and a smile that can light up a room
2. An insatiable appetite for learning new skills (no need to eat books, though!)
3. A personality so caring, you make teddy bears jealous
4. A driving licence is essential for the role .
No cape required, just bring your awesome self and let's make a difference together! Are you up for the challenge?
Additional Information
As a valued member of our team, we offer brilliant benefits:
We need you to:
* Be a driver with access to a car
* Assist with personal care, light cleaning duties and companionship
* Be able to communicate well with the clients and the office team
* Have the right to work in the UK
We'll give you:
* Competitive rates of pay from 1st April 2024 £12.85 per hour weekdays / £13.50 weekends (mileage, holiday pay in addition)
* Shadowing and on-going Continued Professional Development will be provided so you feel confident in your role.
* Supportive office team to be with you every step of the way.
* Full benefits package of online and in-store discounts
* Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays
* 24-hour Employee assistance programme
* Blue Light Card
We ensure both our Care Assistants and clients are always protected and safe by providing all equipment needed to assist our clients.
If your morals and values match ours at Home Instead we would love you to get in touch by clicking on "I'm Interested" or call us on 01978 66423 / 01745 772150 where our recruiter is waiting to hear from you
We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds to apply. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and reference checks.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES AND HAS A RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND HOLDS A FULL DRIVING LICENCE WITH ACCESS TO A VEHICLE.
Our team look forward to hearing from you soon!