Care Assistant

Company Description

What We Offer You:

• Pay from £16.15 per visit up to £18.15
• Paid travel & wait time + 35p per mile
• Full induction, training and ongoing mentoring
• Shadows / Introductions
• Refer a friend bonus - earn £200 once they have completed their probation 
• Range of flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Alternate weekends
• Access to FREE PPE / No Uniforms
• Supportive management with an open-door policy
• Reliable on-call support
• Reimbursed Blue Light Card Fee upon application
• Access to EAP - Health and Wellbeing Programme 
• Additional Shopping Benefits with the BHSF Programme 

Home Instead is a leading provider of non-medical care and companionship for older people. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care through our minimum one-hour visits, award-winning training and excellent reputation within the care sector

We take great care in matching our Care Professionals with clients, considering individual personalities, hobbies and interests to create meaningful connections and develop relationships built on trust and mutual respect

Established in 2013, our mission is to make a positive difference to the lives of older people by supporting their independence, enhancing their wellbeing and helping them maintain a sense of purpose. This role plays an important part in achieving that mission, ensuring our clients receive exceptional care while contributing to the ongoing success and growth of our business

Job Description

You will support clients to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life, building meaningful relationships and helping them enjoy life to the fullest

Key Responsibilities

 - Provide personal care and support with daily living activities

 - Offer companionship and emotional support

 - Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping

 - Support clients with medication, where trained and authorised

 - Encourage independence and promote overall wellbeing

 - Accompany clients to appointments, outings and social activities

 - Build trusting relationships with clients and their families

 - Maintain accurate care records and report any concerns

 - Always respect clients' dignity, privacy and individual needs

Qualifications

- A caring, compassionate and reliable individual

 - Friendly, patient and a good communicator

 - Passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives

 - Respectful of individual needs, choices and independence

 - Able to work independently and as part of a team

 - Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided

Additional Information

This is a community based role so you will need a full UKs drivers licence and access to your own car

We do not offer sponsorship