Job Description
Care Assistant Responsibilities:
As a Care Assistant, your duties will include:
1. Providing companionship and meaningful social interaction to ensure clients' wellbeing
2. Supporting with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework
3. Accompanying clients to appointments and shopping
4. Assisting with personal care including bathing, showering, dressing and grooming
What We Offer:
5. Excellent pay rates – £13.00–£14.00 per hour, plus double time on Bank Holidays
6. Part-time, flexible hours with minimum 1-hour calls
7. Paid mileage and travel time
8. Comprehensive paid training with genuine career development opportunities
9. Employee assistance programme available 24/7
10. Exclusive discounts scheme and employee referral bonus programme
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
Think you've got what it takes? Brilliant! Here's the good news – no previous care experience necessary! We provide comprehensive training to all our care professionals, so if you're willing to learn, we're ready to teach.
The essentials:
11. A genuine passion for caring and the motivation to make a real difference in people's lives
12. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential for getting to your clients)
13. Willingness to undergo DBS enhanced disclosure (we take safeguarding seriously!)
What makes you perfect for us:
We're seeking individuals from all walks of life who are ready to bring energy, compassion, and a can-do attitude to the role. If you're enthusiastic about supporting others and fancy a career where every day brings something different, we'd absolutely love to hear from you!
Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community because we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work.
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!