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Care Assistant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • A UK driving license and a car are a necessity
  • Little professional experience in care is acceptable
  • Comprehensive support structure provided

Responsibilities

  • Help clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes
  • Assist with washing/bathing and dressing
  • Provide companionship and well being support
  • Assist with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework

Key facts

Other skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Empathy

About the company

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Home Instead UK

Home Health Care

Here at Home Instead, our mission is to expand the world's capacity to care. Across the globe we care for thousands of older adults, helping them live well at home for longer. In the UK, we’re reaching more older people than ever with an expansive network of 240 independently owned and operated franchise offices who play a key role in their local community.What we doOur quality, award-winning home care services support wellbeing and allow older people to live independently at home in familiar surroundings. From personal care, companionship and home help to specialist dementia, end of life and Parkinson’s care, our CAREGivers can support a wide range of needs. Join our networkOwning a Home Instead franchise offers a truly rewarding opportunity in a growing market. We’re with you every step of the way guiding each franchisee throughout their journey, enabling them to grow a successful home care business that really does make a difference. Find out about our care services: www.homeinstead.co.uk Find out about our franchise opportunity: www.homeinstead.co.uk/franchise/

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHome Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Company Description

If you are looking to start a rewarding and meaningful role then look no further. 

Home Instead Tavistock and Tamar Valley are leading the way in providing high standards of care and support that enable people to continue living in their own homes, giving them a sense of purpose, well being & worth.  

We hold a CQC rating of Outstanding. 

  • Being able to drive and have a car is a necessity for this role.

Job Description

Help clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes.

  • Help with washing/bathing and dressing 
  • Companionship and well being support
  • Assisting with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework
  • Helping your clients access their community by accompanying them for a drive or walk, shopping or appointments.
  • This role is subject to Enhanced DBS and references

The commitment we place on caring is not limited to our valued clients; it extends to our team too.  We genuinely believe that valuing our Care Professionals' goes beyond training; it encompasses their well being and career development, it's as crucial as the outstanding service they deliver.

  • Part-time hours available, including every other weekend off
  • Competitive Pay: Earn £12.90 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, £14.40 before 9am & after 5pm & weekends,  £15.80 8pm - 10pm & £28.80 on Bank Holidays
  • A minimum of 1-hour calls which ensures continuity in care
  • Mileage, travel/waiting time, and even enjoy a paid day off on your birthday!
  • Comprehensive Training: Besides our induction programme, we also offer Alzheimer’s, Dementia care, and Parkinson's training certificated by City and Guilds
  • A pension scheme, referral bonuses, regular team meet-ups, social events, to a wellness program and exclusive discounts.

 

Qualifications

A UK driving license and a car are a necessity.

Surprisingly, many members of our team start with little professional experience in care, although many have cared for a loved one or family member. Stepping into an unfamiliar role can be daunting, which is why we've developed a comprehensive support structure to give you all the skills and confidence you’ll need to provide quality care.

We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • A paid day off for your Birthday
  • Full bespoke induction training
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Pension scheme
  • Variety of discounts through the Home Instead benefit scheme.
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Apply today:

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you. 

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhood in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure & suitable references.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.

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