Salary: £13.20 per hour
Location: Newcastle
Home Instead is expanding its team and looking for caring, compassionate care professionals to assist with elderly care and support adults living at home with various needs throughout the local area. We welcome applications from those with experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care, as well as individuals looking to become Care Assistants - full training will be provided.
As a Care Assistant, you will be rewarded with a competitive pay rate of £13.20 per hour, alongside holiday pay that accrues with service. At Home Instead, we value our Care Assistants and offer a range of benefits, including:
Benefits
* Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate
* Company Pension Scheme
* 24/7 Support from our office team
* Blue Light Discount Card
* Refer A Friend Scheme
* Employee Benefits & Discount Schemes
* Award-winning, comprehensive induction & ongoing professional development training
* Fantastic recognition through Care Awards
The role of a Care Assistant is both fulfilling and varied. Your duties may include:
Responsibilities
* Providing companionship to clients
* Assisting with personal care and hygiene
* Supporting mobility within the home
* Overseeing medication and providing medical support
* Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry
* Preparing and cooking nutritious meals
* Running errands, including food shopping or picking up prescriptions
The ideal candidate will possess:
Qualifications
* A full UK driving licence with own vehicle
* A compassionate and patient approach towards care
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A commitment to putting others first
* Flexibility and adaptability in various situations
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Join Home Instead, where we focus on delivering the highest quality of care and support to our clients. Our culture promotes professional development and a friendly work environment, ensuring that our Care Assistants feel valued and recognised for their contributions.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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