Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant, where your kindness and dedication will make a real difference in clients' lives. This rewarding role involves providing personalized care and support in the comfort of clients' homes, ensuring they receive the highest quality of life possible. You'll build strong relationships through regular visits, adapt to various care situations, and communicate effectively with clients and their families. With competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive team environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path where you can truly impact the lives of others every day.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Double pay rate on bank holidays

Mileage paid at £0.30 p/mile

Blue Light card

Pension Scheme (Nest Pensions)

Employee Assistance Scheme

Home Instead Benefits

£250 Refer a friend bonus

Friendly and supportive office team

Care Certificate

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic nature with a desire to help others.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-standard care and support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support to clients based on individual needs.
• Assist clients with daily activities to maintain their independence.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Reliability

Patience

Education

No specific educational background required

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Company Description

‘With passion, kindness and thoughtfully delivered care, we enable people to live their best lives.’

Are you kind, compassionate and looking for a rewarding career?

Could you be the person to brighten someone’s day on a regular basis and be the changing force in their life?

Being a Care Assistant could be the perfect role for you!

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. As a Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by providing personalized care and support in the comfort of their own homes.

1. Deliver high-quality care and support to clients, focusing on their individual needs and preferences.
2. Provide continuity of care by visiting the same clients regularly, building strong relationships and routines.
3. Offer a range of services including home help, companionship, and personal care assistance.
4. Conduct minimum 1-hour visits to ensure thorough and attentive care.
5. Adapt to various care situations and client requirements with flexibility and professionalism.
6. Assist clients with daily activities to maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.
7. Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and the care team to ensure optimal support.
8. Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns or changes in client condition.
9. Uphold our organization's values and mission in all aspects of your work.

Qualifications

1. Compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine desire to help others.
2. Strong commitment to delivering high-standard care and support.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to adapt to various care situations and client needs.
5. Physical stamina to assist clients with mobility and personal care tasks.
6. Patience and understanding when working with vulnerable individuals.
7. Reliability and punctuality in attending scheduled visits.
8. Basic literacy and numeracy skills for maintaining accurate care records.
9. Preference for a UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
10. No specific educational background or qualifications required, as we value your personal qualities and dedication.
11. Willingness to undergo necessary training and development to enhance care skills.

Additional Information

1. Competitive Pay £12.25 - £13.00 per hour.
2. Double pay rate on bank holidays.
3. Job fulfilment, a great place to work, in a brilliant team with great career prospects – where we make a difference every day to our client’s lives!
4. Training, development and career opportunities - second to none.
5. Mileage paid at £0.30 p/mile PLUS paid travel and wait time.
6. Blue Light card.
7. Pension Scheme (Nest Pensions).
8. Employee Assistance Scheme - a free and confidential service providing you and your family with professional advice on a range of matters including legal advice, plus support and counselling if needed. All aimed to help you balance your work, family and personal life.
9. Home Instead Benefits – discounts on a range of goods and services.
10. £250 Refer a friend bonus.
11. Friendly and supportive office team.
12. Care Certificate.
13. Must hold a UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle.