Job Description
Care Assistant Benefits:
1. Excellent pay rates - from £12.50 to £13.50 per hour, plus enhanced bank holiday rates
2. Minimum 1 hour calls– time to develop and build a great relationship with your client
3. Employee referral bonus programme
4. Mileage and travel time - @45p per mile/travel paid at minimum wage per hr
5. Training - fully paid award winning training, ongoing support and development opportunities - NVQ Level 2 and 3, access to specialist training/ qualifications eg. Dementia and End of Life
6. Employee Assistance Programme
7. Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more
8. Blue Light Card
9. Field Supervisor allocated to facilitate 'on the job' support/mentoring/training
10. Introductions/Shadowing visit to all clients
11. 24 Hour emergency on-call system
12. Office Team Support Network
Care Assistant responsibilities:
Home Instead carers are called Care Professionals and being a Care Professional 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-centred care.
Duties can include:
13. Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
14. Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
15. Accompanying to appointments or shopping
16. Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Qualifications
You aren't required to have experience for this role. We offer Award Winning training which is a combination of e-learning and in-house workshops, leading to a nationally recognised Certificate of Care once completed.
The role does require you to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
Additional Information
Be part of the Home Instead Family 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!