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Care Assistant - Weekends!

Home Instead
Part-time
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Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. We help our clients remain independent, happy, and comfortable in their own homes. We are committed to changing the face of aging by providing outstanding, personalised care. 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, which enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Home Instead - Lincoln is expanding its fantastic care team and is looking for caring, compassionate Care Assistants to help with elderly care and to support adults living at home with a range of needs throughout the local area over the weekends.

We're looking for Care Assistants who may already have experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care or those without experience looking to become a Care Assistant as full training and ongoing support will be given. You are never alone with Home Instead!

Minimum 1 hour client visits - We don't believe quality care can be delivered in anything less.

At Home Instead, we can offer the following pay and benefits for our Care Assistants:

  • £13.75 per hour on Saturdays & Sundays
  • £24.50 per hour on Bank Holidays
  • Paid Travel/Wait Time in between visits - Additional to the hourly rate
  • Mileage paid at 35 pence per mile in between visits
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Local & Professional Support Team
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Refer A Friend Scheme (£125.00 Bonus)
  • Home Instead Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme
  • Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Professional Development Training
  • Fantastic Recognition, Care Awards, Staff Birthday Schemes, Social Events and Company Events

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, and personable but ultimately put others first. Your role may include:

  • Companionship
  • Helping with personal care
  • Helping with mobility around the home
  • Overseeing medication and providing medical support
  • Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming
  • Preparing and cooking meals
  • Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Qualifications

No experience is necessary as full training and ongoing support will be given.

Additional Information

Care Assistants need to have a Valid UK Driving License (with access to a vehicle for work purposes) Care Assistants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not offer sponsorship.

We are actively recruiting Care Assistants now. If you would be interested in joining a fun and friendly supportive team please click 'Apply', to get in touch today!