Care Assistant

Home Instead; Ely; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for ongoing training

Job summary

A leading non-medical care provider is seeking Care Professionals in Ely to provide essential support in clients' homes. This role offers flexibility, allowing candidates to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Applicants should showcase compassion and good communication skills. No prior experience in care is required, but a valid UK driving license and vehicle access are essential. Candidates will assist with companionship, personal care, medication, and light housekeeping tasks. Join a supportive team and make a positive impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Compassionate home care workers with no prior care experience can apply.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Physical fitness to assist clients and perform light housekeeping duties.
• Must have a valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle.
• DBS check clearance is necessary.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care and support in clients' homes.
• Follow personalized care plans that prioritize dignity and respect.
• Assist with companionship, personal care, medication reminders, and housekeeping.
• Help clients with mobility and getting around.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

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

As a Care Professional, you’ll provide essential care and support in the homes of our clients, following personalised care plans that put dignity and respect at the heart of everything you do.

We are looking for compassionate home care workers with availability in Ely 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! Click apply today or call us on 01480 454 293 and ask to speak to our friendly Recruiter Jo to learn more.

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.