Company Description
Join Our Expanding Team at Home Instead Castleford & Selby - We Have a Vacancy for a Compassionate Part Time Care Assistant from 10-16 hours per week.
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive on making a positive impact in your community? Do you drive and have access to a vehicle? If so, we’d love to hear from you! At Home Instead, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care for elderly clients, allowing them to stay independent in their own homes. Our award-winning family-run service is part of Home Instead, the UK’s leading home care provider.
Why Join Our Team?
* Comprehensive Training: No prior experience in domiciliary care or residential care? No problem! All training will be provided.
* The Times Top Rates Employer.
* Minimum 1-Hour Visits:Ensuring quality time with clients.
* Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive pay rates of £13/hour on weekdays, £13.50/hour on weekends. Time and a half and double time on bank holidays.
* Travel Reimbursement: We offer up to 30pper mile for travel expenses.
* Travel Time Pay: £13 - £13.50 per hour between clients.
* Employee Benefits: Take advantage of our employee discount schemes and referral bonuses, pension contribution and employee assistance programme,
* Supportive Environment: Locally run and operated with ana open door policy.
* Career Growth:Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
As a Home Instead Care Professional, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting clients in their own homes. Your tasks may include:
* Personal care
* Companionship
* Home help
* Assisting with medication
* Meal preparation
* Promoting independence
* Work as part of a team, effectively communication with the office team as well as other care professionals.
Requirements:
* Compassionate Approach: We value kindness and a caring nature over experience. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to help, we want to hear from you.
* Reliable Transport: Access to a reliable form of transport (such as a car) is essential.
* Availability: Commit to a minimum of 10hours per week, including mornings, evenings and every other weekend.
* Location: Be based in or around the Garforth, Castleford, Pontefractarea.
* Transport: Must have full UK Driving License and access to vehicle.
What We Offer:
* Paid Introduction and Training: Get started with confidence through our paid induction and shadowing calls.
* Employee Referral Scheme: Refer friends or family and earn rewards.
* Pension and Holiday Pay: Enjoy additional benefits.
* Career Progression: Opportunities to complete qualifications such as NVQ in Health and Social Care.
Join Our Collaborative Team:
If you’re ready for a change from your current role—whether it’s in retail, hospitality, supermarket, cleaning, or office administration—click “apply now.” Our team will be in touch to discuss how we can make a difference together.
Note: This role is UK-based, and right-to-work verification is part of the recruitment process. All applicants will undergo a face-to-face interview at our office in Castleford. Due to our clients living in rural areas, a valid driving license and reliable transport are required.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10-16 per week with potential to increase if desired.
Qualifications
No qualifications required, as full induction training is provided with ongoing development and support.
Applicants must have full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Additional Information
What We Look For in You, Our Care Professionals:
* Adaptability and a personable nature.
* Genuine willingness to prioritise the well-being of others.
* Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work.
* Legal right to work in the UK.
If any questions, please feel welcome to call us on 01977 801070 for more information.
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