Job Description
Care Assistant Benefits:
* Competitive pay from £13.00 per hour
* Double pay on bank holidays
* Paid mileage
* Pension Scheme
* Paid training allowance – Full induction programme where we provide award winning training and other opportunities to develop your career further.
* Employee referral bonus programme
* 27/7 employee assistance programme
* Blue light card
Care Assistant responsibilities:
* Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
* Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
* Accompanying to appointments or shopping
* Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.
Where are we?
We cover a wide area along the Tyne Valley, either side of the River Tyne. Villages include, Hexham, Corbridge, Riding Mill, Newton, Stocksfield, Prudhoe, Ovingham, Crawcrook, Ryton, Heddon on the wall and Whickham, and many other surrounding areas.
Qualifications
As we recruit on values and nature, we do not require any specific qualifications, however if you have any relevant experience whether this be personal or professional, we would love to hear about it!
Additional Information
You must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle, or you must have reliable transport links to get to clients homes.
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 satisfactory references.
You must have the right to work in the UK.