Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wigan seeks compassionate carers to support elderly clients with daily activities and personal care. The role offers flexible shift patterns and competitive pay of £13.25-£13.75 per hour. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Join our supportive team and help make a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training

Enhanced company pension scheme

Employee referral bonus programme

Exclusive high street discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Caring nature is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle required.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily tasks, including companionship.
• Assist clients with personal support needs.
• Prompt clients to take their medications.
• Build supportive relationships with clients and their families.

Skills

Caring nature

Great communication skills

Can-do attitude

Strong work ethic

Great time keeping

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for 16-20 hours per week, then this may be the job for you! Home Instead are 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 immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. This is a wonderful opportunity!

Shift patterns will consist of Morning shifts 07:00am-14:15pm and/or Late shifts 16:00pm-22:00pm. You will be required to work Alternative weekends and one late shift of 18:30pm-22:00pm if working a morning shift pattern.

At Home Instead Wigan, we can offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay of £13.25- £13.75 per hour, with double time on bank holidays
• Millage paid up to 45ppm
• Fully funded DBS and pre-employment checks
• Variety of shift patterns available
• All calls are a minimum 1 hour, where we match you with clients for continuity
• Paid Training – full onboarding programme where we provide award winning training
• Enhanced company pension scheme

Job Description

As a carer for our clients, you will support with the following:

• Supporting clients with daily task, such as companionship and home help
• Assisting clients with a verity of personal support.
• Support them to travel to routine appointments and days out
• Prompt/support them to take their medication(s)
• Build a supporting relationship with clients and their wider family
• Document when you have completed your tasks
• Provide feedback to support the client’s ongoing person-centred care

Qualifications

• Have a caring nature
• Great communication skills
• willingness to make a difference in someone\'s life
• A can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Work as part of a team but also complete lone working
• Great time keeping

Additional Information

• Employee referral bonus programme - £250 per referral
• Paid mileage up to 45pence per mile
• Supportive working environment
• Exclusive high street discounts scheme
• Eligible for a blue light card

If you want to make a difference, then send over your CV. We can't wait for you to join our Wigan team.