Care Assistant

Company Description

We are looking for kind and compassionate people to join our team at Home instead Braintree, Sudbury and Colne Valley. We have evening and weekend hours available in and around Braintree:

When you join our team, you are joining a care company like no other. Over the last six years we have built our service on our passion to change the face of ageing. We aim for outstanding in everything we do and our flexible approach means we truly can put our clients’ needs foremost.

As a Care Professional, you’ll bring warmth and joy to older people in your community. Whether it’s sharing a chat, lending a hand around the home or keeping someone company who might otherwise be alone, every visit makes a lasting impact.

Job Description

• 3-4 evenings per week
• Higher rates after 9pm
• 2-3 hours or more per day

We offer shifts that fit around you and your needs, with evening and weekend shifts up for grabs too!

What working for home instead Braintree would look like:

• Helping around the home of clients
• Assistance with meal prep 
• Companionship activities like reading to clients or watching their favourite show
• Medication administration
• Light housekeeping
• Personal care such as helping clients dress, wash and get into/ out of bed.

What we offer

• Paid Mileage and travel time between visits
• Excellent training courses 
• Free Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid DBS check
• Refer a friend scheme: Get additional bonuses where you can earn £150 per referral
• City and Guilds Care Certificate
• Access to a Blue Light Card with up to 15000 discount opportunities
• Recognition rewards
• Career development pathway including NVQ's and genuine opportunities for progression

Our Training

With Home Instead, experience is not necessary as we provide the training you need to become one of our revered care professionals. After the interview stage we hold two training sessions to fully prepare you for the role. Including basic life support, administering medication and moving and handling. You will then have shadow shifts with our experienced Care Professionals out in the field, with the option to have as many as these as you need, there’s no pressure! All of this training will land you a City and Guilds certified care certificate after 12 weeks. Your training is continual and include refresher classes to keep you informed of the latest policies, ensuring that you carry out the best care.

Qualifications

If you're caring, reliable and have a passion to help that's the only qualification you'll need!

Driving license and vehicle required.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship at this time.

Additional Information

If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.