Care Assistant

Home Instead; Ascot; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Income Contract

Mileage Compensation

Travel Time Paid

Stable Hours

Comprehensive Training

Career Growth

Paid holidays

Pension for all staff

Career Growth: NVQ support

Referral Scheme: £300

Paid holidays and pension

Job summary

A home care service provider in Ascot is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide high-quality, person-centered care. As a Care Assistant, you will assist with personal care, meal preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping. The ideal candidate should have a passion for caring, good communication skills, and a UK driver's license. This role offers guaranteed income, mileage compensation, stable hours, comprehensive training, and career growth opportunities. Join us in making a positive impact on our clients' lives.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for caring and helping others.
• Good communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
• Must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo a DBS check.
• DBS check required; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with daily activities to promote independence and well-being.
• Engage in companionship, offering social interaction and emotional support.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks for a safe environment.
• Document care activities and report changes in clients’ conditions.
• Maintain client confidentiality and Home Instead standards.

Skills

Reliable, punctual, and compassionate

Good communication skills

Genuine passion for caring

Communication skills

Rapport with clients

Tools

UK driver's license

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant
Hours: 08:00 - 14:00 & 16:45 – 21:45.
Location: Home Instead Ascot, Camberley, Wokingham.

Home Instead is committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care that enables our clients to live independently and comfortably in their own homes. As a trusted leader in home care, we value compassionate care and strong, trusting relationships with our clients and their families. We are currently seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join our team.

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support and care to our clients. Your role will include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, companionship, and light household duties, helping to make each day a little brighter for those in need.

Enjoy the great benefits we offer at Home Instead:

• Guaranteed Income Contract– steady income for a fixed number of hours each month.
• Mileage Compensation.
• Travel Time Paid.
• Stable Hours:Full-Time and Part-Time positions.
• Minimum 1-Hour Visits:Ensuring quality time with clients.
• Local Shifts:Reducing your travel distance, and we cover mileage.
• Comprehensive Training:Great induction for new Care Assistants and ongoing support.
• Supportive Environment:A dedicated office team and a circle of happy Care Assistants.
• Career Growth:Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.
• Referral Scheme:£300 for referring friends with an easy-to-use app to track points.
• Benefits:Paid holidays and pension for all staff.

Job Description

• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Assist with daily activities to promote independence and well-being
• Prepare and serve meals according to individual preferences
• Engage in companionship, offering social interaction and emotional support
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean, safe environment
• Document care activities and report any changes in clients’ conditions
• Maintain client confidentiality and uphold Home Instead’s standards of care

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for caring and helping others
• Reliable, punctual, and compassionate
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential – full training provided
• Must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo a DBS check
• A valid UK driver's license and access to a vehicle

Additional Information

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application.

For further details or to submit your application, contact us on 01276 903106

Join Home Instead and help us provide exceptional care, one smile at a time.