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Job Description
* Christies Care – Saxmundham, Suffolk
* £14 - £15 per hour
* Part Time, Flexible shifts
* Permanent
* Reference: 0160
* Required as soon as possible
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at Christies Care. We pride ourselves on having the most flexible hours in home care.
Are you a team player? Are you methodical, driven, hardworking and determined? Are you a kind and compassionate person looking for a new chapter in your career? Do you have personal traits of kindness and empathy? Then we want to hear from you!
Key responsibilities:
* Companionship – Make time to sit down with your client and listen to stories about their day or plans for the rest of the week.
* Accompaniment – Being there and on hand for them can make all the difference.
* Meal preparation – A warming dinner in these winter months could be what they look forward to the most.
* Light housekeeping - Helping your clients' house remain a home.
* Personal Care - Ensuring your clients are safe and happy ready for a good night’s sleep.
* Administering medication and assisting with client mobility.
* You will need your own car and to have business insurance.
* Able to work alternative weekends.
* Please note - people do NOT need experience in care for this role. We are very much interested in your values as a person, and we provide excellent training for all staff.
Rates of pay:
We pay excellent hourly rates of:
* Weekday rate: £14.00/hour.
* Weekend rate: £15.00/hour.
Additional pay benefits:
We pay travel of 45p a mile PLUS we pay DOUBLE pay at Christmas and New Year and time and a half on other bank holidays.
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence and your own car (required)
* Work Location: On the road
We can offer you:
* Minimum 30-minute visits with each client
* Family run Business
* CQC Outstanding
* Paid induction training
* Refer a friend programme
* Store discount (blue light card)
* Company Pension
* Paid DBS
* Paid Uniform
* 45p paid mileage
* 24-hour support
* Ongoing support and training to make you feel confident in your role.
Who are we?
Christies Care has over 30 years of experience providing high quality domiciliary care services. Twice rated Outstanding by CQC.
We’re looking for compassionate carers to join our amazing team. You do NOT need previous professional care experience to work with us. We’re interested in your values as a person.
What values do we look for in our staff?
* Excellent communication skills.
* To be kind, caring and empathetic.
* To always maintain professionalism.
* A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference.
* Excellence
* Responsibility
* Happiness and honesty.
For More Information And How To Apply
To find out more about us please visit our website (christiescare.com).
To apply for this job, please visit our website (christiescare.com/care-assistant-jobs).
Alternatively, you may send your CV and Covering Letter directly to Liam Smith, Recruitment Coordinator by email to liam.smith@christiescare.com.
Application questions:
* Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person?
* What location are you based please?
* Do you have the right to work in the United Kingdom?
Closing date: 13 May 2025
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