Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Horsham is seeking Care Assistants to offer companionship and personal care. This highly rewarding role involves assisting clients with daily tasks and providing support for their medical needs. The ideal candidate should possess empathy, patience, and a valid right to work in the UK. Flexible hours and extensive training are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for those wanting to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Refer a Friend Bonus

Paid DBS check

Fully paid training

Employee assistance programme

Exclusive discount schemes

Qualifications

• Empathy and kindness to enhance clients' lives.
• Reliable transport for home visits.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social interaction to clients.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housework.
• Help clients with personal care and grooming.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Sense of humour

Job description

Overview

Home Instead Horsham are looking for Care Assistants to join our amazing team offering companionship, home help and supporting personal care of our clients across Horsham, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill.

With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Assistants to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Home Instead Horsham Benefits

• Excellent pay rates - from £13.40to £14.90per hour, plusenhanced bank holiday rates of double the hourly rate
• Multiplepositions available, including part time hours -16-32 hrs +
• Refer a Friend Bonusfor both you and your friend.
• Support of local office.
• Opportunities forcareer progression.
• Access toBlue Light Card
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check
• Mileage-paid separately
• Training - fully paid award winning training, including Care Certification andCity & Guilds accredited Dementia training
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7details/ other health plans
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Care Assistant responsibilities

Being a Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same!

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring your client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Helping with personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping

Qualifications

What\'s truly essential?

Genuine empathy, oodles of patience, and a hearty sense of humour. Your genuine kindness will transform a lonely afternoon into a brighter day for someone who needs it.

Don\'t worry if you\'ve never done this before—we\'ll support you with plenty of training to give you confidence. Plus, with a variety of hours available, we\'ll work with you to find a schedule that suits both you and our clients.

Reliable transport is needed for home visits, shopping trips, and various errands

You must be based in and have the right to work in the UK to apply. Please note we are unable to offer any visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and are committed to delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a valued member of our Care Assistant team!