Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. We help our clients remain independent, happy, and comfortable in their own homes. We are committed to changing the face of aging by providing outstanding, personalised care. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Assistants to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust, which enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Home Instead is expanding its team and looking for 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.

We currently have fully flexible part-time roles available. We're looking for Care Assistants who may already have experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care or those without experience looking to become a Care Assistant as full training will be given.

At Home Instead, we can offer the following benefits for our Care Assistants:

Great Rates of Pay (£12.25 per hour Mon to Fri - £13.25 Sat & Sun - £24.50 on Bank Holiday's)
Paid Travel/Wait Time
Company Pension Scheme
Local & Professional Support Team available
Blue Light Discount Card
Refer A Friend Scheme (£150.00 Bonus)
Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme
Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Professional Development Training
Fantastic Recognition Care Wards, Staff Birthday Schemes 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 medical support
Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming
Preparing and cooking meals
Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Ideally Care Assistants will have a Valid UK Driving License (with access to a vehicle for work purposes). Candidates must have the Right to work in the UK.