Care Assistant

Home Instead; Troutbeck Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support clients with daily living activities. You will offer companionship and assistance to ensure comfort and safety, earning up to £17 per hour with flexible hours. Join a supportive team providing professional growth and training opportunities, including paid travel between visits and additional perks like bonuses and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive pay up to £17.00/hr

Paid travel costs and mileage

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Bonuses for referrals and anniversaries

Wellbeing support services

Local discounts on shopping

Qualifications

• Training provided by in-house Registered Nurse.
• Must have a driving license and reliable transport.
• Right to work in the UK established during recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities like morning routines.
• Prepare meals and administer medication.
• Provide companionship ensuring clients' comfort and safety.

Skills

Dependability

Empathy

Patience

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care

• Location: Windermere, Cumbria
• Pay: £17.00 per hour
• Type: Permanent, Part-time
• Posted: 1 day ago

Start 2024 with a rewarding opportunity to develop your caring skills. Join Home Instead Senior Care, where we offer competitive pay up to £17 per hour, travel costs of £13.50 between client visits, and paid mileage at 30p per mile. We ensure minimum one-hour visits to give you quality time to care.

We value dependable, empathetic individuals with genuine kindness and patience—traits that make a real difference in our clients' lives.

Various hours and times available—please contact us to discuss your preferences.

As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities include assisting clients with daily activities such as helping with morning routines, preparing meals, administering medication, and providing companionship. You will be a vital lifeline, ensuring clients' comfort and safety, enabling them to remain independent at home.

We are rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission and 9.9/10 by clients on homecare.co.uk, with over 60 reviews.

Training is provided by our in-house Registered Nurse, supporting your professional development through our Career Pathway, which offers qualifications and growth opportunities.

Enjoy a supportive team environment with regular activities, celebrations, and team outings.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive pay up to £17.00/hr, with double-time on Bank Holidays
• Travel costs of £13.50 per visit, paid mileage at 30p/mile
• Flexible hours: mornings, evenings, weekdays, weekends
• Minimum one-hour paid visits
• Career development with funded qualifications (Level 2, 3, and 5)
• Bonuses: £250 per successful employee referral and on work anniversary
• Wellbeing support: free counselling and legal advice
• Local discounts on shopping and online stores
• Travel to clients' homes within your local area

Additional Information

Next Steps

Click 'Apply Now' and Jill will contact you for a friendly chat. This role is UK-based; the right to work in the UK must be established during recruitment. A driving licence and reliable transport are required.