Care Assistant

Home Instead; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead Huntingdon is seeking compassionate Care Professionals to support older clients in Biggleswade and surrounding areas. You will provide non-medical care, companionship, and practical help during weekdays, evenings and weekends, with minimum visits of one hour and your own transport.

No prior care experience is required, but empathy, reliability and good communication are essential. A valid UK driving license and DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• You don't need any care experience to apply for this role, just plenty of care, compassion and resilience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Physical fitness to assist clients with mobility and perform light housekeeping duties.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check clearance.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication purposes.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards supporting others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undergo further training and development in care practices.

Responsibilities

• Companionship–being a friendly face & preventing loneliness.
• Personal Care–all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care.
• Medication–collecting prescriptions & providing reminders.
• Mealtimes–preparing tasty meals.
• Housekeeping–keeping their home just the way they like it.
• Mobility–help with getting around.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

DBS check clearance

Job description

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

We are looking for compassionate home care workers with availability in the Biggleswade and surrounding areas forWeekdays, Evenings and Weekends,who want to make a difference in our community. If you have customer service, retail, hospitality experience, or have good communication skills, you can transfer these skills and become a Care Professional. We’d love to welcome you into our team and show you how you can make a positive impact to clients in your area. Due to the nature of our service, we require a full UK driving license and your own transport.

The kind of things you may help with?

• Companionship–being a friendly face & preventing loneliness.
• Personal Care–all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care.
• Medication–collecting prescriptions & providing reminders.
• Mealtimes–preparing tasty meals.
• Housekeeping–keeping their home just the way they like it.
• Mobility–help with getting around.

Qualifications

• You don't need any care experience to apply for this role, just plenty of care, compassion and resilience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Physical fitness to assist clients with mobility and perform light housekeeping duties.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check clearance.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication purposes.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards supporting others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undergo further training and development in care practices.

Additional Information

By joining Home Instead Huntingdon, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting friendships with those in your area whilst feeling supported by a team every step of the way. Plus, you will feel good knowing you're earning a good income while doing something you love.

Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.

Applicants must have a means of transport as clients are cared for in their own homes, or would like you to accompany them on appointments or outings and can live in remote areas.