Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A home care provider is seeking Care Professionals in Ivybridge. This role involves assisting clients with daily routines, meal preparation, and providing companionship. Full training is provided, with competitive pay rates of £13/hr on weekdays and £14/hr on weekends. Candidates must have a driving license and reliable transport. The role is essential for improving clients' lives within a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Paid mileage

High street store discounts

Ongoing support and training

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence and access to reliable transport.
• Previous experience in care desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help with morning and evening routines.
• Prepare healthy meals.
• Assist with household tasks.
• Support clients in social activities.
• Provide essential companionship.

Skills

Driving licence

Companionship

Meal preparation

Job description

Overview

Company Description

We are an independently owned, family-run, home care provider and part of the Home Instead network offering the highest quality home care in the UK. We are rated Outstanding by CQC and we offer you the opportunity to join a growing company, in a friendly and nurturing team environment. ‘Staff told us they felt extremely well supported and their achievements were celebrated. This encouraged continual high-quality performance from staff’ (CQC).

Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit Full time and Part time Care Professionals to work throughout our Franchise area including Yealmpton, Wembury, Ivybridge, South Brent and surrounding villages. You would not be expected to cover all of these areas in one day however the more prepared you are to travel the more hours available to you.

With a minimum call time of 1 hour, your tasks may include:

• Helping someone with their morning and evening routines, this may involve supporting them with personal care tasks.
• Preparing them healthy and delicious meals through the day.
• Assist with household tasks such as cleaning andlaundry.
• Completing messages for clients, such as grocery shopping or supporting them to an appointment.
• Getting out on a social activity - like going out for coffee or supporting a client with a hobby.
• Above all, you will be there to provide that essential companionship,which is at the heart of everything that we do.

Why choose Home Instead?

• 1 hour minimum call times - this means less travelling and more time to make a difference with your client.
• We provide full, industry leading training. Our training ensures you have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your role.
• Competitive rates of pay - Monday to Friday £13 per hour, and weekends £14 per hour. With double time paid on bank holidays.
• Paid mileage on qualifying journeys.
• Ongoing support - our dedicated team are here to provide support and guidance whenever you need it.
• Amazing benefits: including high street store, hotels and cinema discounts.
• Great work life balance.
• Work in a role where you are truly making a difference to people's lives.

Qualifications

Due to the nature of the role you must have a driving licence and access to reliable transport as you may be required to assist a client to an appointment or to enable them to continue with a hobby or interest.

Previous experience desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

Join Home Instead and become part of our family. You will find unparalleled support, training and guidance to help you establish and progress a career in care.

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We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is 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.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.