Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Darlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning care company as a Care Assistant in Darlington, where your empathy and support can make a real difference in the lives of the elderly. This role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships with clients, providing them with the comfort and care they need to remain in their own homes. With a focus on quality time and personalized care, you will have the opportunity to engage with clients in a way that truly enriches their lives. The company offers industry-leading training, competitive pay, and a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you have a heart for care and a desire to make a positive impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Mileage

Paid Travel Time

Paid Holiday Leave

Pension

Industry Leading Training

Qualifications

• Natural-born caregivers with a passion for helping others are essential.
• Reliable, punctual, and physically able to assist clients is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care and support to clients in their homes.
• Assist with daily living tasks, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Reliability

Physical Stamina

Patience

Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Observation Skills

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Company Description

A company that is in the top 20 care providers in the North East and a 5 star employer as rated by our care professionals.

A company that respects and values all of our care professionals for the incredible support they give to our clients.

A job that gives you immense job satisfaction that it isn't like going to work! You may have gaps between the 1 hour visits to go home, walk the dog, household chores, meet friends for coffee or even retail therapy!

Join an award winning care company that genuinely supports the elderly in our community to remain living independently in their own homes, surrounded by their precious memories and belongings.

Home Instead is looking for caring, kind, empathetic care assistants to support someone like "Betty", who has lived in her own home for 51 years, a home where she has brought up her children, a home that has precious memories. Betty is adamant she does not want to go into a care home, which is where Home Instead can help.

Betty looks forward to seeing the same care professional every day - you will become a friend and a fantastic support, a Care Professional that Betty trusts and relies on to start her day.

We are different to other care providers because we don't do any visits of less than 1 hour, this gives you quality time with your client. No rushing, just doing required tasks and activities that your client would like to be completed.

Competitive rates of pay £12.25 - £13.00 per hour with double pay on Bank Holidays.

Paid Mileage and Paid Travel Time to get you to and from your client: We believe in paying our staff fairly for their time.

Industry Leading Training: Our training programs have been produced to ensure you have the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role. Introductions and shadowing before going out on your own are a must, this ensures that you have confidence in knowing what the daily routine looks like. We NEVER throw you in at the deep end, we ensure you have been introduced to the client and have completed shadow visits with an experienced Care Professional before you are on your own, but that's only when you feel confident.

Care Certificate: Once you have completed your extended training you will receive an industry recognised Care Certificate. Further qualifications are available after your probationary period, we believe in investing and developing our staff, giving them the opportunity to work towards a goal and furthering your career in Care.

Job Description

Fancy being a superhero without the cape? Join our league of extraordinary Care Assistants in Darlington, United Kingdom! We're on a mission to sprinkle joy and support to the wonderful individuals in our community. Our busy times are like rush hour for care – mornings, mealtimes, and evenings. But fear not, even an hour or two of your superpowers can make a world of difference!

Ready to embark on a care adventure? Here's your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Be a real-life fairy godparent, waving your magic wand of personalised care to ensure our clients feel like royalty in their own homes.
• Transform into a dressing guru and mobility maestro, helping our VIPs look fabulous and move with grace.
• Channel your inner Gordon Ramsay (minus the shouting) to whip up delicious meals that would make taste buds dance with joy.
• Become the 'Reminder Ranger', ensuring our clients take their meds on time and keeping your eagle eyes peeled for any changes in their wellbeing.
• Put on your entertainer hat and engage in chit-chat that would give Alan Carr a run for his money, keeping our clients' spirits high and minds sharp.
• Embrace your inner book keeper, maintaining meticulous records and communicating with families and healthcare providers like a pro.
• Join forces with your fellow care crusaders to form an unstoppable team, working towards client-centred goals.
• Flex your time-bending muscles by working early mornings, evenings, and every other weekend.
• Wear your cape of professionalism, empathy, and respect at all times.

Qualifications

• Are you a natural-born hugger with a heart of gold? We're looking for care champions with a genuine passion for spreading smiles!
• Can you chat up a storm and build bridges (not literal ones) with clients and their families? Communication skills that sparkle are a must!
• Are you as reliable as a British cuppa and as punctual as Big Ben? We need time-keeping superstars!
• Got muscles that can move mountains (or at least help our lovely clients with mobility)? Physical stamina is key in this role!
• Is your middle name 'Patience'? We're after understanding souls who can empathise with our vulnerable VIPs!
• Can you juggle numbers and letters like a circus pro? Basic literacy and numeracy skills are essential for our paperwork acrobatics!
• Are you a time-bending wizard who can work various shifts, including early bird specials and night owl adventures?
• Fancy a bit of detective work? We need keen observers who can spot changes in our clients' conditions.
• Got the legal right to work in the UK? That's our cup of tea!
• New to care work? No worries! We'll transform you into a care superhero with our industry-leading training programme!
• Fancy some fancy paper? Complete our training, and you'll be awarded the prestigious Care Certificate!
• Dream of climbing the career ladder? We've got opportunities galore for qualifications and progression after your probation!

Additional Information

Paid Holiday Leave

Pension

Paid travel time and mileage.