Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A family-run care company in Southampton is looking for Care Assistants to provide high-quality and person-focused care to clients. The role involves helping with personal care, everyday tasks, and ensuring clients receive companionship. With competitive pay rates and opportunities for progression, this position is ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in others' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Pension and holiday pay

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in care or a similar role preferred.
• A passion for delivering high-quality care is essential.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing and grooming.
• Assist clients with daily living tasks and companionship.
• Ensure clients receive meaningful social interaction.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Time management

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead Southampton is an Outstanding care company that is family-run, with a passion for making a difference and ensuring we provide high-quality services to our clients, while also caring for our employees. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional care and support to those in need.

Visits to our clients are no less than 1 hour, so you have the time needed with the client. We know that you are not “just a carer” and we value what you do.

Job Description

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1-hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high-quality, person-focused care.

• Visits with our clients are no less than 1 hour, so no rushing, you get to spend quality time and build up a rapport with your client
• Pension, plus holiday pay and paid mileage
• Great Hourly Rates of pay ( £14.30 for evenings & weekends) and double time for bank holidays
• Employee referral scheme of £200
• Average hour (or guaranteed hours) contracts available
• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.
• Help with everyday tasks such asmeal preparation and light housework.
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping.
• Opportunities for Career progression
• Employee benefits portal - with discounts at over 200 outlets!

Additional Information

We ask that you have the Right to work in the UK

We are unable to offer sponsorship or a switch at this time

We are actively recruiting Carers now. If this is something you would be interested in, please click 'Apply', to get in touch today!