Company Description
Join Our Expanding Team at Home Instead Castleford & Selby - We're Looking for Compassionate Care Assistants with roles starting from 10 or 15 hours per week.
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive on making a positive impact in your community? Do you drive and have access to a vehicle? If so, we’d love to hear from you! At Home Instead, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care for elderly clients, allowing them to stay independent in their own homes. Our award-winning family-run service is part of Home Instead, the UK’s leading home care provider.
Why Join Our Team?
* Flexible Schedule: We understand that life can be busy. That’s why we offer a flexible working schedule that fits around you and our clients.
* Comprehensive Training: No prior experience in domiciliary care or residential care? No problem! All training will be provided.
* Minimum 1-Hour Visits: Ensuring quality time with clients.
* Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive pay rates of £12/hour on weekdays, £13/hour on weekends (due to increase in April). Time and a half and double time on bank holidays.
* Travel Reimbursement: We offer up to 30p per mile for travel expenses.
* Travel Time Pay: £12 - £13 per hour between clients.
* Employee Benefits: Take advantage of our employee discount schemes, referral bonuses, pension contribution, and employee assistance programme.
* Supportive Environment: Locally run and operated with an open door policy.
* Career Growth: Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.
Responsibilities:
As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting clients in their own homes. Your tasks may include:
* Personal care
* Companionship
* Home help
* Assisting with medication
* Meal preparation
* Promoting independence
* Working as part of a team, effectively communicating with the office team as well as other care professionals.
Requirements:
* Compassionate Approach: We value kindness and a caring nature over experience. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to help, we want to hear from you.
* Reliable Transport: Access to a reliable form of transport (such as a car) is essential.
* Availability: Commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week, including every other weekend.
* Location: Be based in or around the Selby, Goole, Snaith area.
* Transport: Must have full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle.
What We Offer:
* Paid Introduction and Training: Get started with confidence through our paid induction and shadowing calls.
* Employee Referral Scheme: Refer friends or family and earn rewards.
* Pension and Holiday Pay: Enjoy additional benefits.
* Career Progression: Opportunities to complete qualifications such as NVQ in Health and Social Care.
Join Our Collaborative Team:
If you’re ready for a change from your current role—whether it’s in retail, hospitality, supermarket, cleaning, or office administration—click “apply now.” Our team will be in touch to discuss how we can make a difference together.
Note: This role is UK-based, and right-to-work verification is part of the recruitment process. All applicants will undergo a face-to-face interview at our office in Castleford. Due to our clients living in rural areas, a valid driving license and reliable transport are required.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£24 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Qualifications:
No qualifications required, as full induction training is provided with ongoing development and support.
What We Look For in You, Our Care Assistant:
* Adaptability and a personable nature.
* Genuine willingness to prioritise the well-being of others.
* Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work.
* Legal right to work in the UK.
If you have any questions, please feel welcome to call us on 01977 801070 for more information.
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