Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A local home care provider in Hailsham seeks compassionate Morning Care Professionals to engage clients and support them during their morning routines. Responsibilities include preparing breakfast, assisting with personal care, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates should be caring, have strong interpersonal skills, and be 18 years or older. This position offers flexible hours and various benefits, including mileage pay and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Mileage pay

Paid travel/waiting time

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Employee referral program

Employee discount scheme

Professional development training

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and companionship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with morning personal care routines.
• Prepare nutritious breakfasts according to client preferences.
• Engage clients in stimulating activities.

Skills

Caring disposition

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Company DescriptionWhy Choose Home Instead?Join a company that truly values making a difference in people's lives. Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham were established in 2015 celebrating 10 years this year and are the first home care provider in East Sussex to have been rated as OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.We deliver personalised, relationship-led support that helps individuals maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes.Job DescriptionHome Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham seeks compassionate Morning Care Professionals to help our clients start their day positivelyAs a Morning Care Professional, you'll provide personalised care and companionship during those important morning hours. Your role will include assisting with morning routines, preparing breakfast and light housekeeping, all while building meaningful relationships with our clients.Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare nutritious breakfasts according to client preferences
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (making beds, washing dishes, laundry)
• Provide medication reminders and monitor client well-being
• Assist clients with morning personal care routines (bathing, dressing)
• Engage clients in stimulating activities (reading, music, puzzles)
• Run errands as needed (grocery shopping, etc.)
  
  Caring and patient disposition
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail in following care plans
• Reliable transportation to client visits, This role is UK based and conditional to having the right to work in the UK
• Must be 18 years or older
• Full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred but not essential
  
  Mileage pay and paid travel/waiting time
• Regular client visits, fitting around your lifestyle and other commitments
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Employee referral program
• Employee discount scheme
• Award-winning professional development training
• Annual pay review