Job Description
Home Instead is expanding its fantastic care team and is seeking caring, compassionate Care Assistants to help with elderly care and to support adults living at home with a range of needs throughout the local area.
We currently have flexible roles available. From as little as a day a week upwards! We're looking for Care Assistants who may already have experience or those without experience looking to become Care Assistants.
We offer "Award Winning, Paid Comprehensive Induction Training" and ongoing professional support - You are never alone with Home Instead!
Various work patterns are available - 7 am - 2 pm, 8 am - 3 pm, 9 am - 5 pm, 12 noon - 7 pm, 3 pm - 9.30 pm.
Minimum 1 hour client visits - We don't believe quality care can be delivered in anything less.
At Home Instead, we really appreciate our Care Assistants and offer the following pay and benefits:
1. £12.25 per hour Monday to Friday 7 AM - 5.30 PM
2. £12.75 per hour Monday to Friday 5.30 PM - 10 PM
3. £13.75 per hour on Saturdays & Sundays
4. £24.50 per hour on Bank Holidays
5. Paid Travel & Wait Time in between visits - In addition to the hourly rate!
6. Mileage paid at 35 pence per mile in between visits
7. Company Pension Scheme
8. Local & Professional Support Team
9. Home Instead Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
10. Home Instead Refer A Friend Scheme (£125.00 Bonus)
11. Home Instead Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme
12. Paid - Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction Training
13. Ongoing Professional Development Training
14. Fantastic Recognition, Care Awards, Staff Birthday Schemes, Social Events and Company Events
Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, and personable but ultimately put others first. Your role may include:
15. Companionship
16. Helping with personal care
17. Helping with mobility around the home
18. Overseeing medication and providing support
19. Helping with housework such as light cleaning, laundry and ironing etc
20. Preparing and cooking meals
21. Helping with errands such as food shopping, assisting clients to attend appointments or picking up prescriptions
Qualifications
No experience is necessary as full training and ongoing support will be given.
Additional Information
Care Assistants need to have a Valid UK Driving License (with access to a vehicle for work purposes) Care Assistants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not offer sponsorship.
We are actively recruiting Care Assistants now. If you would be interested in joining a fun and friendly supportive team please click 'Apply', to get in touch today!