Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider in Godalming is looking for a compassionate Home Care Assistant to offer daily support to clients. You will assist with meal preparation, medication management, and personal care to ensure independence. This role offers competitive pay of £14 - £15.50 per hour with flexible working hours tailored to your lifestyle. Ideal candidates are empathetic and have excellent communication skills. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Career progression opportunities

Employee Benefits Scheme

Fully paid training

Paid DBS

24/7 support

Qualifications

• Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and medication.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.
• Support clients with personal care like bathing and dressing.

Skills

Proactive decision making

Willingness to learn

Empathy

Good communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Company Description

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Home Instead team working in the Dunsfold area.

Job Description

Pay:£14 - £15.50 an hour PLUS double time on bank holidays

Hours per week:We have contracts for staff to work anything 20 hours + per week.

Working times:We have excellent working hours to suit EVERYONE which are:

• 7:30-14:30
• 16:30-22:30
• 7:30-22:30
• Please note, we can offer other shift patterns to suit people’s personal needs.

Why choose to work WITH us at Home Instead?

• Guaranteed hours and salaried positions available- From Part- time- Full Time
• Career Progression- We will support you to develop a rewarding career with us, from becoming a Mentor to a Senior Care Professional- we will guide and support you on your journey.
• Hours to work around your lifestyle
• Minimum of 1 hour Visits – we don’t believe good care can be delivered in less time
• Excellent Pay from £14 to £15.50 per hour plus double pay on bank holidays.
• Mileage paid
• Employee Benefits Scheme - with discounts on shopping, restaurants and more
• Workplace pension
• Holiday pay
• Enhanced pay rate on bank holidays
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS
• 24/7 support from the office team and your mentor
• Employee assistance program
• Refer a friend scheme
• Variety of working patterns available

Our ideal candidate:

• Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Can do attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Empathetic to people and kind
• Good communication skills
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
• Honesty and integrity
• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Hardworking/ motivated
• Resilient
• Team player
• Reliable
• You have access to your own car
• You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)

Key responsibilities:

• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation, medication ,and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

What happens next?

• As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
• We will arrange an interview with you.
• If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
• Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead.
• ‘Apply’ now to start your care journey with us.

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please'APPLY'now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

We can’t wait to hear from you.