Care Assistant

Home Instead; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training payment of £150

27p per business mile

Fully funded Diplomas in Health & Social Care

Rewards for service length

Job summary

A leading provider of care services in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team in Burton upon Trent. The role involves delivering non-medical care and companionship to older people, emphasizing the importance of personalized support and building trust. Ideal candidates will be drivers with access to a vehicle, dedicated to providing quality care. The position offers training and opportunities for growth within the organization, creating a fulfilling work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personalized support to clients developing bonds of trust.
• Demonstrates that care is more than just a job.
• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
• This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical care and companionship services.
• Work locally, only in Burton and surrounding areas.
• Engage with clients based on mutual interests and hobbies.
• Opportunities to grow into buddy or community champion.
• Collaborate with a supportive team familiar with care professional roles.

Skills

Compassionate care

Driving

Communication

Job description

Home Insteadis 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

What Makes Us Different?

• Call length 1 hour average– you are not rushed and can provide high quality care
• Travel time 15 mins minimum– you can get to your calls on time
• We care for the whole person– you get to do the kinder things, not just personal care
• We work locally– you will only work in Burton and surrounding villages
• Opportunities to grow – become a buddy, community champion.
• Majority of support team have been Care Professionals– they understand your role

Qualifications

What We Offer

• Training payment of £150
• 27p per business mile
• Fully funded Diplomas in Health & Social Care, City, Dementia Training and more
• Rewards for service length

Additional Information

What We Need From You

• To care for our clients the way you would care for your parents, grandparents or friends.
• To demonstrate that care is more than a job for you.
• To be a driver and have access to a car/vehicle

Additional Information

Maybe you already work as a Healthcare Assistant or within a Care Home? Are you seeking more time with your clients and the recognition you deserve? Please send us your details as we would love to chat with you about your experience and joining our amazing team.

This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process