Care Assistant

Qualifications

Ideally, applicants will have a Valid UK Driving License (with access to a vehicle for work purposes) applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not offer sponsorship.

We are actively recruiting now!! If you would be interested in joining a fun, friendly and supportive team please click 'Apply', to get in touch today!

Company 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.

Job Description

We currently have flexible roles available. We're recruiting Care Assistants who may already have experience or those without experience looking for a new career. Work from as little as 2 days a week up to full time hours, it's your choice!

Various work patterns are available, including days, evenings, and weekend options.

Minimum 1-hour client visits - We don't believe quality care can be delivered in anything less.

We offer "Award Winning, Paid Comprehensive Induction Training" and ongoing professional support - You are never alone with Home Instead! If you want to feel great about the work you do - this is the role for you!

At Home Instead, we really value our Care Assistants and offer the following pay and benefits:

• Pay Rates from £12.25 - £24.50 per hour
• Paid Travel & Wait Time in between visits - In addition to the hourly rate
• Paid Holiday
• Mileage paid at 35 pence per mile in between visits
• Company Pension Scheme. Our Care Assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Local, Supportive & Professional Management Team
• Home Instead Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Home Instead Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme
• Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction Training
• Assistance to complete your Care Certificate
• Ongoing Professional Development Training
• 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:

• Companionship
• Helping with personal care
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing support
• Helping with housework such as light cleaning and laundry
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Helping with errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions