Care Assistant

As a Home Instead Care Assistant in the Hexham and Tyne Valley area, you will deliver a high standard of care to our clients within their own homes. Duties will be person centred and reactive to the needs and requests of the client. General tasks will include offering dignified personal care, assistance with meal preparation and medication, help with mobility issues and domestic tasks, and companionship and emotional support.

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 Assistants to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. 

Why choose Home Instead Tyne Valley?

• Competitive Salary: Earn £13.00 per hour, double pay on bank holidays.
• Flexible Hours: If you are looking for a couple of hours per week or full time, we can accommodate your availability.
• Minimum of 1-hour visits per client: We are different from other care companies by spending a minimum of 1 hour per client visits ensuring clients receive the best possible care.
• Ongoing Support: We will provide guidance and support whenever you need it.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: If you refer a friend to work with us, you'll receive a bonus.
• Pension Scheme: We care about your financial future and provide a company pension scheme.
• Training and Care Certification: Full training is given before you go out into the community, once you have completed training you will receive an industry-recognised Care Certificate.
• Blue Light Card: Blue light card available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing companionship, personal care and assisting clients in their own homes.
• Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Monitoring and reporting on the client’s condition and any changes in their health.
• Promoting independence and ensuring the clients safety and well-being.
• Providing fun daily activities to clients throughout the day.

We cover: Hexham, Corbridge, Riding Mill, Newton, Stocksfield, Prudhoe, Ovingham, Crawcrook, Ryton, Heddon on the wall and Whickham, and surrounding villages.

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure, and satisfactory references. Full UK Driving License, access to own vehicle, if you do not have a vehicle, you need to have access to reliable transport. MUST have the Right to Work in the UK.