Care Assistant

Homeinsteadcare; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £12.85–£13.50

Bank holiday premium

Paid travel time and mileage

Induction training

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Care Skills Academy

Wellbeing resources

Consistent clients

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

Homeinsteadcare in the United Kingdom is seeking caring, reliable people to join our team as Care Assistants serving Wotton-under-Edge, Thornbury, Dursley and surrounding areas. Roles may include mornings to match client needs, with flexibility across areas.

You will provide companionship, meals, daily routines, assist with medication and personal care, and support clients living with dementia or recovering from a stroke. We offer induction training, ongoing support, pension, and rewards.

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to provide outstanding care and support with a willingness to learn and reliability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with clients and colleagues.
• Aged 18 or over and able to meet the role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Preparing meals and helping with daily routines.
• Assisting with medication and personal care.
• Supporting clients with dementia or stroke recovery and routine care.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Empathy

Job description

We are looking for bubbly, chatty caring people to join our team of Care Assistant's to support our growing client base across Wotton-under-Edge, Thornbury, Dursley and all the surrounding areas. Ideally, we would be looking for Care Assistant's who can work mornings due to our current client needs, but we are open to other availability.

As a Care Assistant with us, every day is different, but your role will include:

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Preparing meals and helping with daily routines
• Assisting with medication and personal care
• Supporting clients living with conditions such as dementia or those recovering from a stroke
• Assisting with clinical needs, such as changing compression stockings or supporting with catheter care

Some of the benefits of becoming a Care Assistant with us:

• £12.85- £13.50 per hour
• Double pay per hour on a bank holiday
• Paid travel time and mileage between clients
• Full, paid induction training and ongoing support
• Free Blue Light Card and access to a fuel card
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Care Skills Academy - training, mentoring, funded qualifications and clear career progression
• Wellbeing Hub with resources on mental health, menopause, sleep, nutrition and more
• Regular, consistent clients and the time to deliver care you're proud of
• Recognition and reward - because you care for our clients, and we care for you!

What do we need from you?

• A genuine desire to provide outstanding care and support with a willingness to learn and reliability
• Good communication skills
• Aged 18 or over
• Ability to work an alternate weekend
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desired due to the nature of the role

Join a team that's redefining home care - where kindness, time and trust truly matter.

Please note: This is a UK-based role. Offers of employment are subject to candidates having the right to work in the UK.