Home Care Assistant

Additional Information

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!  Click apply today to learn more.

Company Description

Home Instead East Suffolk covers Eye, Diss, Stradbrooke, Scole, Harleston, Palgrave and the surrounding villages. We are a family run care provider who truly puts our team and clients before anything else.

If you're looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We're looking for Home Care assistants who are available for various visits, and have access to reliable transportation.

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits

• Excellent pay rates - £13.50 per hour week days, £14.00 per hour weekends, plus £20.25 enhanced bank holiday rates
• Types of hours available From 10 hours part time or Full-time/Guaranteed contract
• Minimum 1 hour calls - so you have the time needed with client
• Mileage and travel time - paid separately
• Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications [eg. City & Guilds]
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
• Exclusive discounts scheme - at supermarkets, utility providers and more
• Paid DBS
• Pain Annual MOT

Care Assistant responsibilities

Being a Home help assistant 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.

As part of this role, Care Assistants must be available to work at least one day on alternate weekends.