Care Assistant

Home Instead; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mileage at 35p per mile

Competitive hourly rates from £13

Support to obtain Care Certificate and NVQ's

Company events

Pension Scheme

Job summary

A home care service provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking compassionate individuals for the Care Assistant role, pivotal for providing essential support to individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care assistance, emotional support, and help with daily activities. Candidates must have their own vehicle and the right to work in the UK. Flexible shifts are available, making this role adaptable to different schedules. Competitive hourly rates start from £13, alongside additional perks such as paid mileage and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Full right to work in the UK.
• Access to your own vehicle is essential.
• Flexible shifts available including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Assisting residents with personal care tasks.
• Supporting residents with mobility.
• Helping with daily activities.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Emotional support

Assistance with personal care

Mobility support

Meal preparation

Job description

Home Instead Hemel Hempstead and Chilterns are currently seeking compassionate and caring individuals to join our valuable team as a Care Assistant. Our Care Assistants will play a vital role in providing essential care and support to individuals in need within their homes.

At Home Instead Hemel Hempstead and Chilterns we offer:

• Paid Mileage at 35p per mile
• Competitive hourly rates from £13 with quarterly reviews
• Support to obtain nationally recognised Care Certificate and NVQ's
• Company events
• Pension Scheme

Job Description

Responsibilities of our Care Assistant:

• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Assisting residents with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, and toileting
• Supporting residents with mobility
• Helping with daily activities such as meal preparation and medication reminders
• Running errands such as food shopping and collecting prescriptions

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Previous social care isn't vital but full right to work in the UK and access to your own vehicle is essential. We understand work life balance and offer a range of shifts timings throughout mornings, evenings and weekends. Night shifts and Live In Carer opportunities also available. Minimum shifts of an hour.