Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Highworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to clients, helping them with daily routines like administering medication, preparing meals, and maintaining a clean living environment. You'll enjoy a rewarding career where your contributions directly improve the quality of life for older adults. With competitive pay rates, paid training, and opportunities for career advancement, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Join a supportive team that values your dedication and offers genuine career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid travel time and mileage

Paid award-winning training

Employee assistance programme

Free Blue Light Card

Mentorship support

Refer a friend rewards

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to support clients to remain happy and healthy at home.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily routines including medication and meal preparation.
• Help with housework and personal care tasks.

Skills

Client Support

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Housekeeping

Education

NVQ Qualifications

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse are a CQC registered 'Outstanding' home care provider, supporting our clients to remain well living in their own homes.
We support clients living across Swindon, Highworth & Vale of White Horse areas.

Job Description

This is an amazing opportunity to join a well established home care team - and you could be part of the change we want to give to our clients. As a Care Assistant with us, you will support clients with their daily routines, including administering medication, preparing a hot meal, helping with housework, supporting with personal care, and much more.

Our Care Assistants go home each day knowing they have made a real difference to the people they visit.
We support older people living in Swindon, Highworth, Faringdon & Vale of White Horse areas.

Some of the benefits of becoming a Care Assistant with Home Instead:

• £12.25 to £13.25 per hour, and bank holiday rates of £24.50 per hour
• Paid travel time and mileage between your visits
• Minimum 1 hour visits – giving you plenty of time with your client
• Paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as promotions and access to NVQ qualifications
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
• Free Blue Light Card, giving you discounts across a wide range of establishments
• Support from a mentor when you join
• ‘Refer a friend’ rewards enabling you to earn money for your friends and family joining us
• Company Pension Scheme

What do we require from you?

• Genuine desire to support our clients to remain happy and healthy at home
• Aged 18 or over
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (desired due to nature of the role)
• Availability to work alternate weekends

Find out more about us here: homeinstead.co.uk/swindon

Apply today and we will be in touch with you to discuss the role further.

Please note that this role is UK based, and an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK.