"YOU WERE THE BEST PART OF MY DAY." Eight words - that's all it takes to know you're doing something that truly matters.
Do you want to be the best part of someone's day? Join our team
At Right at Home Reading & Wokingham we know how we would like our own vulnerable family members to be cared for in their own homes and we make sure we care for every one of our clients in the same way. We don't purely tick off tasks We're present in our clients' day to day lives and our client-centred approach helps them feel seen, heard, and human.
We offer more than just a job – we offer a family-feel team that values your growth, well-being and contribution
THE ROLE:
You'll support elderly clients to live independently in their own homes, with availability to work:
Tuesdays and Fridays plus one other evening: 4:45 - 9pm
Alternate Saturdays and Sundays - 4:45 - 9pm
You'll only care for clients that you have been introduced to and whom you'll then care for on a regular basis, and all our calls are at least one hour long – there are no bish-bash-bosh calls with us
WHAT YOU BRING:
* Empathy and patience.
* No experience needed, if you are kind, reliable, willing to learn and genuinely caring we can teach .you the rest.
* Full valid UK driving licence and own vehicle.
* Live within 10 miles of Wokingham.
* Right to work in the UK.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
* £14.05 (days) £16.20 (evenings/weekends) starting pay rates.
* Enhanced bank holiday pay.
* 35p per mile travel pay.
* Paid induction and on-going training to support your career from our exclusive Right at Home training programme.
* Minimum one hour visits close to home
* A team that cares for you while you care for others and a job that gives back more than it takes.
* A rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
* Provide support, companionship and help with activities and appointments.
* Prepare and cook nutritious meals.
* Supermarket shop as well as clean and tidy around the home, keeping clients' homes just the way they like them to be kept.
* Manage medication.
* Support with personal care including showering, toileting and dressing.
* Provide support to clients living with dementia and other challenging conditions.
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF:
* You've ever stayed longer just to make sure someone's ok.
* You want to go home feeling proud of the work you've done.
* You believe that every small act of kindness and support can change a life.
APPLY NOW
Because someone out there needs exactly the kind of care only you can give.
If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. We also encourage applications from all sectors, e.g: Retail Sales Assistant, Customer Service, Hairdresser, Beautician, Receptionist, Administrator, Cleaner, or any role in hospitality.
Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.05-£16.20 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Work Location: In person