Care Assistant

Home Instead; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,597 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Travel and waiting time compensation

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater London is seeking a Care Professional to support clients in their homes. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, and assistance with daily tasks. The ideal candidate should be warm-hearted, possess a full UK driving license, and have the Right to Work in the UK. Offering competitive pay and flexible hours, this position focuses on delivering compassionate care to the elderly community.

Qualifications

• Warm-hearted and compassionate nature required.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle necessary.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and wellbeing support.
• Assist with cooking and light housework.
• Accompany clients to shops or appointments.
• Help with personal hygiene tasks like washing and dressing.
• Manage medication reminders and administration.

Skills

Becaring

Compassionate nature

Good English language skills

Driving license

Job description

Job Description

At Home Instead we value the amazing work that our Care Professionals do every day. In order to help you achieve the best for yourself and your clients, we offer :

• Competitive pay - from £13.50 to £15.00 per hour. Bank Holiday pay rates are double
• Minimum 1 hour calls – with client matching for continuity.
• Part time hours or guaranteed hours contracts - from 5, 10, 16+ hours part time to 36 hours guaranteed.
• Training - full induction programme where we provide award winning training and other opportunities to develop your career further, e.g. sponsoring your NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Trainings - We offer fully paid training, from e-learning courses to in-house workshops.
• Employee referral bonus programme - Our Care Friends app enables you to turn points into £££ for referring others to us.
• Mileage and travel / waiting time - paid separately
• Other benefits including: Exclusive discounts scheme for shopping and utilities, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, genuine Career Development & Progression opportunities, ongoing support around the clock, Care Certification.

What you will bring

Help clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes! Responsibilities may include :

• Companionship and wellbeing support
• Help with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework
• Helping your client access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointments
• Help with washing, dressing or bathing
• Medication reminders and administration

Qualifications

Becaring, warm-hearted and have a compassionate nature.

Have a full UK driving license & access to your own vehicle so you can provide care to our clients in their own homes across our area.

Have the Right To Work in the UK.

Have a good grasp of the English language.

Additional Information

Who Are Home Instead Dartford?

We are a team of kind and compassionate individuals who LOVE going the extra mile to help support our clients. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care to our clients and our team. We value each and every member of the team and are committed to supporting people throughout their careers.

At Home Instead we focus on improving our client’s quality of life and enabling them to remain in their own homes by providing high-quality care as an alternative to residential care. We support our clients with personal care, light housework, and other day-to-day tasks they need help with.

Whether you're looking for a new career, a change of direction, or that sense of satisfaction that comes from giving something back to your community… Becoming a Care Pro is one of the most rewarding careers around.

We treat our clients and Care Professionals with dignity, respect, kindness, and compassion.

If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of our elder generation, please talk to us about the rewarding opportunities we offer. You won’t regret it.