Care Assistant

Home Instead; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Guildford seeks dedicated individuals to join their team. With flexible hours ranging from part-time to full-time, the role involves assisting clients with daily tasks and personal care. Ideal candidates should be proactive, empathetic, and possess good communication skills. Competitive pay from £14 to £15.50 per hour plus double pay on bank holidays and excellent employee benefits are offered. Experience is not required, and full training will be provided.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Employee Benefits Scheme

Holiday pay

Paid DBS

Fully paid training

Qualifications

• Must have own vehicle and right to work in the UK.
• Kind, caring, and compassionate nature.
• Strong work ethic and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily tasks like meal preparation and medication.
• Provide personal care and support for hygiene and grooming.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.

Skills

Proactive decision-making

Willingness to learn

Good communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

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 Guildford and Woking?

• 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.