Care Assistant

Qualifications

No qualifications are needed. Care experience is welcomed but not essential. 

Additional Information

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

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 DBS enhanced disclosure.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values.  Click apply today or call Tiegan on 01543 572349 to learn more.

Company Description

Home Instead Cannock and Burntwood is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Care Professionals. As a Care Professional, you will be responsible for providing companionship, home help, and personal care to older people within their homes.

Home Instead Cannock and Burntwood covers Cannock, Burntwood, Rugeley, Heath Hayes, Norton Canes, Penkridge, Essington and the surrounds. We were established in 2010 and have an outstanding CQC rating.

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits

• Excellent pay rates - from £12.10 to £12.50 per hour, double time bank holiday enhanced rates.
• Types of hours available - From 16hrs to 35+ hours available.
• Minimum 1 hour calls - so you have the time needed with the client.
• Area - visits based in one post-code area so less travel for care professionals.
• Employee referral bonus programme - £150 bonus scheme when you refer a friend and they complete their probation period.
• Mileage -0.33p per mile after the first 10.
• Training - fully paid award-winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training and qualifications such as city and guilds dementia certificates and access to NVQ's.
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7.
• Exclusive discounts scheme - at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Care Assistant responsibilities

Being a companion 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