Job Description
The Role of a Care Assistant
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Home Instead Retford and Gainsborough branch working in the following areas:
1. Retford and surrounding villages
Retford, Ordsall, Hallcroft, Clarborough, Ranskill, Grove, North Wheatley, Woodbeck, Sturton le Steeple, South Leverton, Rampton, Laneham, Clayworth, Ranby, Gamston, Torworth, Barnby Moor, Askham, Lound, Treswell, Hayton, Kneesall, Bothamsall, Bole, Rockley, Cottam, West Drayton, West Markham, Eaton, Headon, Babworth, Lound, Welham, Bevercoates
We are seeking caring individuals who can support our clients and offer both full-time, part-time positions.
Care assistants support clients in the community to live and remain in their own home. Due to the nature of the role in the community you must be willing to travel around Rotherham and commit to working a combination of the following shift times 7am – 2.30pm and 3.45pm – 9.45pm including alternative weekends and bank holidays and at least two evening shifts per week.
We require applicants have a valid driving licence, access to a car and willing to add business insurance to their insurance policy.
You will support clients with:
2. Personal care tasks
3. Medication
4. Meal preparation
5. Light housekeeping
6. Shopping
7. General companionship and wellbeing
8. Taking clients to medical appointments
We provide you with:
9. up to £14.00 per hour
10. Contracts available for 16 and 30 hours per week
11. Travel time paid and mileage allowance
12. Paid induction
13. Double time paid on Bank Holidays
14. Two week cancellation protection
15. Paid training updates & supervisions
16. Every second weekend off
17. Holiday pay
Qualifications
18. Passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding care
19. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build professional relationships
20. Reliability, trustworthiness, and respect for confidentiality
21. Physical stamina to assist with mobility and personal care tasks
22. Patience, empathy, and understanding towards clients' needs
23. Basic literacy and numeracy skills for accurate record-keeping
24. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
25. Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and health screenings
26. Previous experience in a care setting is desirable, but not essential
Additional Information
We can’t wait to hear from you.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.