Job Description
Care Assistant Benefits:
* Excellent pay rates - £12.70 - £13.90 per hour, plus double pay for bank holidays
* Part time hours avaliable for weekend work
* Minimum 1-hour visits – so you have the time needed with client
* Loyalty Bonus scheme
* Employee referral bonus scheme
* Mileage and travel time - paid separately
* Training - Paid award-winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications.
* Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more
Care Assistant responsibilities:
Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.
Duties can include:
* 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
Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required however previous experience in a health and social care, or a customer service role is beneficial. We will provide all the training required for the position.
You must have good people skills, be calm and able to adapt your approach to the meet the needs of the clients. A willingness to learn is also essential for the role of a Care Professional as each client is different and no two days are exactly the same.
Additional Information
Click apply today or call Sophie at 01769 302003 to learn more.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. 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 a DBS Enhanced disclosure.