Care Assistant

Home Instead; Highworth; On-site; GBP 17,564 - 18,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.75 per hour during the week

£13.50 per hour on weekends

Paid mileage and travel time

Full paid training

Access to Earlypay

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A well-established home care provider in Highworth is seeking caring and compassionate Care Assistants to join its supportive team. Responsibilities include providing personal care and support to clients in their homes, assisting with daily activities, and promoting independence. This role offers hourly pay rates of £12.75 during the week and £13.50 at weekends, along with full training and personal development opportunities. Candidates must be 18 or over, possess a driving license, and be able to work alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to provide outstanding care to clients.
• Able to work on alternate weekends (Saturday & Sunday).
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to clients in their homes.
• Assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal prep.
• Promote independence and wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Home Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse are a well-established home care provider, supporting older people to remain healthy & well within their own homes. We are a CQC rated 'Outstanding' home care provider. We support clients living across Swindon & Highworth and into Faringdon & Vale of White Horse areas as well as the surrounding villages.

Job Description

Are you a compassionate, reliable, and caring individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives?
At Home Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse, we are looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team. Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we offer full training and ongoing support to help you thrive in your role.

Key Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• Providing personal care and support to clients in their own homes
• Assisting with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal preparation
• Supporting clients with mobility and medication needs
• Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times
• Building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns to the office team

Some of the benefits of joining our team

• £12.75 per hour during the week and £13.50 per hour on the weekends
• £25.50 per hour on a bank holiday
• Paid mileage and travel time between clients
• Full, paid training and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, including NVQ's
• Working hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments
• Regular clients - enabling you to build a strong relationship with those you support
• Supportive management and team environment.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to a fuel card
• Access to Earlypay - withdraw your pay ahead of payday!
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 'Refer a friend' scheme - earn money from your friends & family joining the team

What do we need from you?

A genuine desire to provide outstanding care & support to the clients you visit. Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
We need you to be aged 18 or over. We also need you to be able to work an alternate weekend (Saturday & Sunday). A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is also desired due to the nature of the role.

If you have the heart to care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Find out more about us here: homeinstead.co.uk/swindon

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.