Care Assistant (7am-2pm or 6pm-10pm)

Canadian Software Testing Board; Milton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly wage

Small teams and consistent clients

NVQ training potential

Company pension

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management

Well-being program

Recognition and rewards

Care for People

No prior experience required

Job summary

Home Instead Milton Keynes is seeking a Care Assistant to provide companionship and personal care in clients' homes across Milton Keynes. Visits include support with daily tasks and meaningful social interaction, with a minimum 1 hour per visit.

You will join a supportive team with extensive training, career progression, and a focus on relationship-based care. Alternate weekends are required, and owning a car is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Empathetic and caring.
• Willingness to develop through NVQ and training.

Responsibilities

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction during visits.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping.
• Personal Care - assisting with bathing, dressing and grooming.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Reliability

Professionalism

Job description

Company Description

Company:Home Instead Milton Keynes

Role:Care Assistant. Also known as Care Professional, Home Care Assistant and Care Visitor

Location: All areas of Milton Keynes

Job Description

Pay:£13.10 per hour working midweek and £13.30 per hour working weekends. PLUS time and a half on all bank holidays when working.

Working patterns:Between 10 hours and 30 hours per week, with various hours available. To make it fair for all staff, we all work alternative weekends.

Benefits / Package

• Excellent hourly wage
• Consistency and small teams and same clients on a weekly basis.
• Minimum 1 hour calls with good travel time allocated between.
• Full behind the scenes care team support.
• Extensive well-being program. Real career progression.
• Comprehensive training program NVQ’s can be taken.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Blue Light Card availability.
• Company pension
• Focus on Relationship-Based Care
• Recognition and Rewards
• No Prior Experience Required
• A well-established homecare provider who invests in their team
• A growing company making a huge difference in people's lives every day.
• Excellent management and supportive staff.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• We really care about our workforce.

Who are we?

At Home Instead Milton Keynes, we offer a Domiciliary Care service, providing Care Coordination, Companionship and Personal Care to support clients in their daily living in the comfort of their own homes.

Our visits are always a minimum of 1 hour so there is opportunity to provide companionship to the client as well as the essential tasks they need support with. We always introduce new clients and care professionals to each other so neither person is a stranger to the other.

What values do we look for in our staff?

• Excellent Communication Skills.
• To be Kind, Caring and Empathetic.
• To always maintain Professionalism.
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference.
• Excellence.
• Responsibility.
• Happiness and Honesty – we encourage team members to consider how these values apply to their roles and interview against these values.
• Our mission is to Build Relationships, Enrich Lives and Care for People.

Key responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• You must be able to work Alternate Weekends as part of this role. Your own car is needed for this role.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Additional Information

Call us on 01908 774333