Care Assistant

Home Instead; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 17,082 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.40 - £13.00 pay rate

Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate

Company Pension Scheme

Refer A Friend Scheme (£200 Bonus)

Holiday Pay

Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program

Ongoing Local & Professional Support Team

Great Opportunities and Progression

Job summary

A leading care organization in Knowsley is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to support adults in their homes. The role offers Full and Part-Time positions with a pay rate of £12.40 to £13.00 per hour, plus holiday pay and company pension. No specific qualifications are required as training is provided, but a genuine concern for others is essential. Candidates must hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are necessary, but a kind heart and good work ethics are essential.
• Must have a Valid UK Driving Licence and Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Help clients with mobility around their home.
• Oversee medication and provide medical support.
• Assist with cleaning and housework.
• Prepare and cook meals.
• Run errands for clients.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Medication oversight

Housework assistance

Meal preparation

Driver with access to vehicle

Job description

Home Insteadis the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. 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.

Job Description

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN WEST DERBY AND SURROUDING AREAS?

At Home Instead Knowsley And Liverpool East we are looking for caring, compassionate Care Assistants to support adults living at home with a range of needs.

We currently have Full Time & Part-Time Care vacancies available with immediate starts in the L12, L14, L25, L36 areas. We have shifts available from 8am-10pm.

We can offer the following benefits to our Health Care Assistants:

• Pay rate of £12.40 - £13.00 and Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate
• Minimum call time of an hour.
• Holiday Pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme (£200 Bonus)
• Great Opportunities and Progression Within The Company (NVQs, Dementia Training & End Of Life Training)
• Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program
• Ongoing Local & Professional Support Team available
• Fantastic Recognition

Qualifications

We will provide all training so no specific qualifications are necessary. However, it’s essential that you have a kind heart, good work ethics and a want to make a difference to people’s lives.

The role is subject to a full DBS check, 2 professional and 2 personal references.

Additional Information

Being a Care Worker means you need to be adaptable, personable but ultimately put others first. Your role may include:

• Companionship
• Helping with personal care
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Care Assistants MUST have a Valid UK Driving Licence (with access to a vehicle for work purposes) and have the Right to Work in the UK.

We are actively recruiting Carers now. Are you interested? Please click 'Apply', to contact us now!