Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to deliver high-quality care in clients' homes. This role offers comprehensive training to achieve a Care Certificate, ensuring you are well-prepared to make a positive impact in the community. With flexible working hours and opportunities for career advancement, you will be part of a supportive team committed to enhancing the lives of those you care for. If you have a compassionate nature and a desire to help others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible working hours

Paid travel time

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; training provided to achieve Care Certificate.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks and mobility support.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities and companionship.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Care Certificate

City and Guilds qualifications

Tools

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Role and Responsibilities: As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and support to our clients in their homes. Your responsibilities will include but aren’t limited to:

1. Assisting clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
2. Supporting clients with mobility and ensuring their safety.
3. Assisting with meal preparation and household tasks.
4. Providing companionship and engaging in meaningful activities.
5. Following individual care plans and reporting any changes in clients' conditions.
6. Maintaining accurate records of care provided.

What We Offer:

1. Award-Winning Training: Comprehensive, fully paid training to help you achieve your Care Certificate.
2. Career Development: Opportunities to gain further qualifications and pursue career advancement within Home Instead, including specialist care and City and Guilds qualifications.
3. Supportive Environment: A friendly, supportive team and a positive work culture, with regular 1:1 meetings and support visits.
4. Working hours to suit you: Work schedules that can accommodate your availability, including part-time and full-time positions.
5. Good Rate of Pay: £12.70 per Care hour on completing your Care Certificate. Paid for time spent traveling additional to 45p per mile. Opportunities for overtime and additional benefits.

Requirements:

1. No prior care experience required; we welcome those new to the sector or considering a career change.
2. A compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Reliable, punctual, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others.
6. Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle preferred due to rural locations of clients.

Join Home Instead Andover and East Wiltshire and become part of an award-winning team dedicated to making a difference. Together, we can provide the highest quality of care and support to our clients.

Call us today on 01672 555560 or click on the “I’m Interested” or “Apply” button to apply online.

Qualifications:

Previous experience is not required as we will put you through award-winning training to achieve your care certificate. This will be coupled with shadowing, ongoing individual and specialist training, and further City and Guilds qualifications.

Additional Information:

1. This role is subject to references and DBS check.
2. Must live within a 20 mile traveling distance of SN9 Postcode.
3. Ability to work in at least one or more of the areas we cover: Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth, and surrounding villages.
4. Regrettably, we do not have a sponsorship license at this time.
5. This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.