Job Description
Join Home Instead: Make a Real Difference in People's Lives—Every Single Day!
Are you a kind-hearted individual with a natural instinct for caregiving? Whether you're an experienced carer or new to the role, we offer full training and a stable career path. Don't miss out; we also offer guaranteed hours!
The Role: More than Just a Job
When you step into the role of a Care Assistant with Home Instead, you become much more than just an employee. In many ways, you're a lifeline for our clients, a crucial presence in their daily lives. You're someone who walks into their home and offers them the gift of independence, comfort, and dignity.
You'll be responsible for delivering highly personalised care services that cater to the individual needs of each client. This could range from helping with routine Activities of Daily Living (ADL) like supporting someone to have a bath, their meal and medication management, to providing emotional and psychological support. The goal is to not just address their physical needs but also to be a reassuring presence that enhances their emotional and psychological well-being.
With you by their side, our clients can enjoy a higher quality of life and continue to live with the dignity and self-respect they deserve. Your work isn't just about ticking boxes or completing tasks; it's about making someone's home a place where they can feel secure, looked-after, and above all—happy.
This role is as rewarding for you as it is beneficial for our clients. You'll go home every day knowing that you've made a tangible difference, that you've brought comfort and happiness into someone's life.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Include:
1. Assisting clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
2. Performing care duties conscientiously and effectively
3. Complying rigorously with Home Instead high-quality care policies
Essential Qualities
4. Genuine empathy and concern for others
5. Demonstrable kindness, compassion, and patience
6. A commitment to working alternate weekends
Additional Requirements
Full Driving Licence and a reliable vehicle are non-negotiable for this role
Why You Should Apply:
7. Lots of employee perks like store discounts, etc.
8. Competitive starting pay
9. Mileage reimbursement
10. Guaranteed hours
11. Regular clients who you'll get to know and care for
12. Comprehensive and ongoing training
13. Company pension scheme
14. Support towards national qualifications such as QCF Level 2 and 3
15. Meaningful Work
16. Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate
17. Company Pension Scheme
18. Refer A Friend Scheme
19. Employee Discount Scheme
20. Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program
21. Award-Winning, Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Professional Development Training
22. Employee Assistance Programme
23. Yearly Pay Review
24. Wellbeing Portal
25. BHSF Health Cashback Scheme (after 1 year of service)
26. Birthday Off (after 1 year of service)
27. MOT Paid (after 1 year of service)
28. Increased Holiday Allowance (after 3 to 5 years of service)
At Home Instead, we offer an alternative to residential care by looking after the elderly and vulnerable right where they want to be—in their own homes. Your role will be integral to ensuring our clients can live their lives to the fullest.
Apply Now: Your New Career Awaits!
Don't just settle for a job—choose a fulfilling career where you can make a true impact. Apply today, and we'll be in touch with you shortly.
Qualifications
29. Genuine empathy and concern for others
30. Demonstrable kindness, compassion, and patience
31. A commitment to working alternate weekends
Additional Information
Additional Requirements
32. A full UK driving licence and your own transport
33. Working visas cannot be provided.
34. Must be 18+