Care Assistant

Home Instead; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking Care Professionals to visit clients in their homes and provide companionship and support with daily tasks. The ideal candidates will have a caring nature, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Competitive pay and training are provided. This is a perfect opportunity for those looking to make a difference in people's lives within their local community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid mileage after first 10 miles

Paid annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a fully insured car is required.
• Experience in care is valuable but not necessary; training will be provided.
• Must be reliable and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients enjoy regular companionship during visits.
• Assist with everyday tasks like meal prep and light housework.
• Support clients with personal care and medication.

Skills

Good communication skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Care Professionals to visit our local clients in their own homes. Our high-quality care is rated CQC Outstanding, with care calls that are an hour as a minimum. Our Care Professionals regularly see the same clients and a bond quickly develops. If you're looking for a profession where you can make a difference, then we can't wait to hear from you. We are a lovely family run company providing lots of treats for special occasions, team socials, coffee mornings, evening socials, and much more.

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 clients to appointments, shopping, or attending social/community events.
• Assisting clients with their medication as required.
• Personal care - supporting clients with essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent (where required).
• Minimum of 1-hour visits to clients to allow time to care and get to know each client.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to a fully insured car.
• A warm, caring nature and enjoyment of chatting with people.
• Reliability and responsibility.
• Live locally or be willing to travel to clients.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in care (personal, dementia, or other) is valuable; however, full training will be provided.
• No experience necessary – our training is industry leading.

Benefits & Training

• Salaried contracts with guaranteed earnings (various configurations).
• Great rates of pay.
• Paid annual leave.
• Paid mileage after the first 10 miles (30p/mile).
• Award-winning, accredited training and development with time and qualifications paid for by Home Instead.
• Regular support visits, team meetings, and social gatherings.
• Employee referral bonus programme – £200 total (£100 after one month and £100 after three months).
• Employee assistance programme – access to counselling and practical information and benefits.
• Exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card for supermarkets, high street stores, leisure activities, and more.
• DBS paid.
• Lovely family-run company providing lots of treats for special occasions, team socials, coffee mornings, and more.