Job Description
We are looking for a reliable, kind and caring individual to join our Care Assistant team on a 16 hour contract. You will be helping our clients to remain living safely and independently in their own homes, assisting them with daily living tasks as well as providing meaningful companionship at the same time.
The right candidate for this role will be available from 8am till 1pm on 4 weekdays AND every other weekend.
You will be employed on a 16 hour contract, with the potential to work over this amount each week, if desired. To be able to accommodate visiting the required number of clients during your shift, it is essential that you are a driver with your own car.
We have a minimum visit duration of 1 hour with all our clients, and we allow 15 minutes of travel time between clients. Both of these factors mean you can enjoy a day of work that is un-rushed, stress free and rewarding.
Benefits of working with us:
1. Pay rates of £13 - £14.80
2. Double pay on Bank Holidays
3. Paid mileage and travel time
4. Paid holidays
5. Introductions to all your clients from a senior member of staff
6. The same, regular clients - no covering unfamiliar clients.
7. Free uniform, PPE and satchel bag (uniform is not mandatory)
8. Access to a workplace pension
9. Employee high street discount scheme
10. Ongoing learning & development opportunities
Qualifications
No previous Care Assistant experience is needed, just your natural caring abilities. We will support you with full training, shadow shifts and personal introductions to all your clients.
Additional Information
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Care Assistant role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the Care Assistant recruitment process.