Carer/Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead Broadstairs, Ramsgate & Margate covers all of Thanet, Sandwich and surrounding areas. Home Instead is the No.1 Care nationally and internationally. With an expanding client need for our bespoke care packages in Sandwich, we are looking for a certain kind of person to join our well established team of Care Professionals.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for Care Professionals based in Cliffsend to complete personal care in the mornings who has access to reliable transportation as some of our clients require accompanying to Doctor’s visits.

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates - from £11.44 to £14 per hour, plus double pay bank holiday rates from £22 per hour!
• Flexible Zero-hour Permanent Contract - we work around your schedule!
• Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
• Welcome and/or retention bonus - We take care of you every step of the way
• Employee referral bonus programme - get cash for referral a Carer after they complete 3 months with us!
• Mileage  - paid between shifts!
• Fully paid DBS
• Training -  award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications e.g. City & Guilds!
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7 
• Fully funded, nationally recognised training (NVQ’s 2, 3, 4 and 5 offered) - we encourage our Carers to take their career further!

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Carer is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications

No Qualifications are needed! All we ask is that you have: 

• A driving license and vehicle to use for work
• A passion for Care to change the lives of others

Additional Information

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!  Click apply today or call us at 018 438 62268 to learn more.