Care Assistant

Home Instead; Northampton; On-site; GBP 16,668 - 16,875; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and support

Job summary

A leading care provider in Northampton is seeking caring and compassionate Care Professionals to join their team. Responsibilities include providing personal care support, assisting clients with home help tasks, and preparing meals. The ideal candidate will have access to a vehicle, a valid driving license, and be available to work every other weekend. This role offers £12.10 to £12.25 per hour, mileage allowance, and ongoing support from an experienced management team.

Qualifications

• Access to a vehicle and a driving license is essential.
• Able to work every other weekend and a minimum of two evenings a week.
• Experience in providing personal care and companionship is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support to male and female clients.
• Assist with home help tasks, such as light cleaning.
• Prepare and cook meals, supporting nutritional needs.
• Administer medication with full training provided.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care support

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for caring and compassionate Care Professional's to come and join our team in and around Northampton.

• Due to the nature of the job you will need access to a vehicle, driving licence, be able to work every other weekend along with a minimum of 2 evening's a week. Please be aware that we are not taking on new applications for sponsorship or visa's.

Job Description

Duties include:

• Provide Personal Care support to both male and female clients
• To support our Clients within their own homes, with Home Help tasks such as light cleaning duties
• Provide Companionship support and to access the community where required
• Prepare and cook meals where required (support nutritional and dietary needs)
• Assist and administer medication (Full training will be provided)
• Complete daily notes within our 'Care Planning App'
• Attend team meetings where require throughout the year

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are very proud of the quality of care we provide.

Qualifications

• £12.10 to £12.25phr plus bank holiday enhancements (Double pay)
• Mileage allowance at 35p a mile
• Work in and around your local area - within 5/8 mile radius
• 1-hour minimum client visits
• Support regular Clients & build relationships - be part of a Client team
• Overtime available covering holiday and staff absence
• Ongoing support from a experienced and supportive management team
• Care Certificate support and certification