What our team say they love about working at Home Instead:
1) Minimum 1 hour visits with clients at scheduled times
2) Range of options for working patterns
3) It's incredibly rewarding working with older people
4) Standards of care that pass "the mum test"
Job Description
As a care assistant / support worker / care professional there's lots of benefits including;
Guaranteed hours contracts
MOT paid for each year
Employee referral bonus programme - £250 for each referral
Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications funded by Home Instead York
Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more
Staff holiday home - you get to use our holiday home in Northumberland
Working Patterns
We are looking for people to work either mornings or evenings. You could combine both if you want to have closer to full time hours.
Most of our client visits are between 8am and 2pm, but we also have the opportunity to work in the evening if that suits you better.
Depending on what you want to earn, you would work 2 or 3 week days plus alternate weekends.
Community Care Assistant responsibilities:
We refer to or team as Care Professionals, but the role can be known as care assistant or support worker. It 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.
Duties can include:
Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
Accompanying to appointments or shopping
Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications required, but we really value any transferrable experience you might have.
Additional Information
* Award winning training, development and support
* Excellent rates of pay- risingto £12.00 per hour in 2023, double on bank holidays
* Company pension
* Wellness programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Requirements:
* Driving licence and vehicle
* Availability to work alternate weekends
This position is within the UK, so would require you to be within a reasonable travel distance to York.
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