Care Assistant

Home Instead; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hour contract

Paid travel and wait time

Paid double time on bank holidays

Paid mileage

Private health care

Job summary

Join Home Instead as a Care Assistant in Ipswich, Woodbridge, and Felixstowe areas. Drive your own vehicle to provide essential care, companionship, and support to clients. You will enjoy guaranteed hours, paid travel time, and exceptional training.

We prioritize our team's well-being with paid training and competitive pay. If you are compassionate and committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

• Kind and compassionate individual who can provide quality care.
• No prior experience or qualifications required.
• Driving and having access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of services to clients including personal care and companionship.
• Prepare meals and assist with light housework.
• Take clients on outings.

Skills

Compassionate care

Meal preparation

Light housework

Personal care

Companionship

Job description

Hiring in the Ipswich, Woodbridge, and Felixstowe areas.

Driving and having access to your own vehicle is essential to this role.

Would you like to be part of our ‘Outstanding’ and award winning team? Rated 5 star Employer by our employees and ranked #3 in UK's best employers by the financial times!!

Ensuring our team are paid well is our priority, We pay for all the time you spend with clients Plus travel and waiting time plus Mileage!!! All training and supervisions are also paid and guaranteed hours are available.

At Home Instead Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide for our clients. We will offer you a minimum of 1-hour visits to our clients in the community; this ensures you have the time you need to help a client with their day to day living. You will also receive our award-winning training and going support.

Care isn’t just a job – it’s a role where you can truly make a difference in people’s lives. Our care team is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to providing the best working environment. With ongoing support, training, and a range of benefits, you’ll be empowered to grow, thrive, and deliver exceptional care.

Job Description

Become a Care Assistant with Home Instead today!

We are seeking a kind, compassionate caring individual who will provide quality care to our clients.

Driving and having access to your own vehicle is essential to this role.

You do not need any experience or qualifications- candidates join our team from a range of backgrounds using the many transferable skills they have gained throughout their lives. Our awarding winning training will enhance your knowledge.

As a Care Assistant, you willprovide a variety of services including but not limited to:

• Meal preparation
• Light housework
• Taking clients on various outings
• Companionship
• Personal Care

Pay and benefits:.

• Guaranteed hour contract
• Paid travel and wait time between visits
• Paid double time on bank holidays
• Paid mileage
• Paid training
• Minimum 1-hour visits
• Private health care and Employee assistance programme

We are recruiting for a variety of part time roles to fit in with your commitments. Please give us a call on 01473 272301 to find out more.

Additional Information

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Please call us on 01473 272301 or 01394 617558