Care Assistant

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support. 

We're searching for compassionate and empathetic individuals to join our expanding team of care assistants, dedicated to supporting the local community.

We have both part-time and full-time contracts available, offering guaranteed hours with pay rates ranging from £12 to £13.50 per hour, plus mileage.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality home care and support in and around Shrewsbury through our well-trained Care Professionals.

Please note: This role is community-based, requiring travel between clients' homes.

Requirements:

• A valid UK driving licence (with access to a vehicle for work)
• Legal right to work in the UK

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: £12 - £13.50 per hour, with double pay on bank holidays
• Guaranteed Hours Contracts
• Minimum 1-Hour Visits: To ensure consistent care for clients
• Extensive Training: Award-winning induction with ongoing paid training
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus: £200 reward for successful referrals
• Early Pay Access
• Mileage Reimbursement: Up to 45p per mile
• Exclusive Discounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Opportunities for Career Growth

Responsibilities:

• Supporting clients with personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with errands and light housekeeping duties
• Keeping accurate records of the care provided

No previous experience or qualifications are required as full paid training is given. We are looking for individuals who are naturally caring, empathetic, and kind-hearted.

At Home Instead, we are committed to providing outstanding care that improves the lives of our clients in the comfort of their own homes.

Join us as a home care assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.

Home Instead supports all it's employees to pursue any qualifications in the health & social care sector both educationally and financially. 

We also provide full training for all of our new starters, no matter your level of your experience.

If you're interested in joining us or finding out more, simply click 'apply' now, or get in touch with us directly via call/text/WhatsApp or email. You can reach us on 01743 387650 or at [email protected]

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods 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.

Please note that we do require you to have your own reliable transport to get to and from our client's homes and to help with essential journeys such as medical appointments and shopping.

Home Instead do not provide working visas for overseas candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK