Job Description
Care Assistant Benefits:
1. We offer both hourly and salaried contracts
2. Excellent pay rates - up to £13.75 per hour, plus enhanced bank holiday rates.
3. Types of hours available [example - From 10 hours part time to 28 hours. Guaranteed contracts available.
4. Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
5. Employee referral bonus programme - refer friends and family and get paid a bonus.
6. Mileage -paid separately
7. Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications eg. City & Guilds
8. Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
9. Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more
10. Holidays paid and Pension Scheme available
Care Assistant responsibilities:
Being a Care Professional with us is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care, to help clients to continue living independently.
Duties can include:
11. Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
12. Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
13. Accompanying to appointments or shopping
14. Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Qualifications
15. Kind, happy and determined individuals who enjoy bringing out the best in others.
16. Empathy and patience to support older people.
17. Reliable, proactive and mature approach to supporting clients.
18. Good verbal and written communication in English.
19. A driving licence and car are required.
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!