Home Care Assistant

Company Description

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. 

Job Description

e you someone who loves helping others? Do you want to work for a company that prioritises kindness and empathy? If this resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

As a Care Professional, you’ll be supporting clients in their own homes with tasks such as:

• Accompanying clients on outings
• Assisting with medication
• Providing personal care
• Helping with mobility
• Preparing meals
• Performing light housekeeping

Flexible Shifts:

We understand that life demands flexibility, so we’re happy to discuss different working patterns that suit your schedule. However, we do require some availability for evening shifts and every other weekend.

What We Offer:

• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Competitive pay: £12 - £13.50 per hour
• Increased hourly rate for every NVQ level attained
• Double pay on bank holidays
• Mileage reimbursement: minimum of 35p per mile
• Paid travel and wait time
• Training: All mandatory training paid at £12 per hour
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 support available
• On-call support: Responsive and reliable in emergencies
• Supportive management: We listen and care about your concerns
• Open-door policy: Feel free to drop by and chat anytime

Qualifications

We support all our team members in pursuing qualifications in health and social care, both educationally and financially. Plus, we provide comprehensive training for all new starters, regardless of experience level.

At Home Instead, we believe that when our staff are happy and supported, our clients receive the best care possible. Join us and become part of a team where your work truly makes a difference.

Additional Information

If you're interested in joining us or finding out more, click 'apply' now, or get in touch with us directly via 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