Care Assistant in Orpington / Petts Wood / Borough Green
Home Instead Senior Care
* Location: Orpington, Greater London
* Salary: £13.00-£13.50 per hour
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Part-time
At Home Instead Shoreham, Petts Wood & Longfield, we are proud to be part of the world's leading provider of non-medical care for older people. From personal care and house-help to companionship, we focus on building lasting relationships with our clients.
We provide:
* Award-winning training and full shadowing before you start
* Minimum one-hour visits, so you have time to care properly
* Continuity of care, matching you with clients who share your interests and hobbies
We are proud to offer:
* £13 - £13.50 per hour
* 35p per mile fuel allowance
* Double pay on Bank Holidays
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Ongoing support and development
Job Description As a CARE Professional at Shoreham, Petts Wood & Longfield, you will travel to clients' homes and provide a range of care services that enable them to continue living independently in their own homes. At Home Instead, we provide non-medical services (personal care, house-help and companionship), and we're looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a genuine difference to our clients' quality of life. Some necessary requirements include:
* Weekend availability
* A full UK driving licence
This role could involve:
* Morning routines, including personal care such as bathing
* Evening routines before bed
* Helping with jobs around the home
* Cooking meals
* Taking clients shopping or to appointments
* Driving them to day centres, church, or local activities
* Encouraging hobbies and interests
* Or simply providing them with company and companionship
New Roles Available You don't need formal experience or qualifications - we provide full training. What matters most is your kindness, compassion, and reliability. Helpful experience could include:
* Personal experience caring for a family member or volunteering
* A passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding service
* Being trustworthy, respectful, and dependable
* Enjoying building meaningful friendships and spending time with others
Senior Care Professional (20 hours contract)
* Evening and weekend availability required
* Includes on-call cover
* A great opportunity to step up and support both clients and colleagues
Weekend Care Professional (15 hours contract)
* Weekend availability required
* Perfect for someone seeking consistent hours while making a difference
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