Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

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

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a dedicated Home Care Assistant in Guildford. You will support elderly clients with personal tasks, promote their independence, and ensure a high standard of care. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay between £14 and £15.50 per hour, and numerous benefits, including guaranteed hours and fully paid training. If you are compassionate and reliable, we invite you to apply and make a difference in our clients' lives.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Career progression support

Mileage paid

Employee Benefits Scheme

Workplace pension

Holiday pay

Fully paid training

Paid DBS

24/7 support

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend scheme

Variety of working patterns

Qualifications

• Access to your own car is required.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Help with everyday tasks including meal preparation and light housework.
• Support clients with personal care such as bathing and grooming.
• Accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Proactive decision making

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Home Instead team working in the Shamley Green area.

Pay: £14 - £15.50 an hour PLUS double time on bank holidays

Hours per week: We have contracts for staff to work anything 20 hours + per week working evenings and weekends.

Working times: We have excellent working hours to suit EVERYONE which are:

• 7:30-14:30
• 16:30-22:30
• 7:30-22:30
• Please note, we can offer other shift patterns to suit people’s personal needs.

Why choose to work WITH us at Home Instead?

• Guaranteed hours and salaried positions available- From Part- time- Full Time
• Career Progression - We will support you to develop a rewarding career with us, from becoming a Mentor to a Senior Care Professional- we will guide and support you on your journey.
• Hours to work around your lifestyle
• Minimum of 1 hour Visits – we don’t believe good care can be delivered in less time
• Excellent Pay from £14 to £15.50 per hour plus double pay on bank holidays.
• Mileage paid
• Employee Benefits Scheme - with discounts on shopping, restaurants and more
• Workplace pension
• Holiday pay
• Enhanced pay rate on bank holidays
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS
• 24/7 support from the office team and your mentor
• Employee assistance program
• Refer a friend scheme
• Variety of working patterns available

Our ideal candidate:

• Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Can do attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Empathetic to people and kind
• Good communication skills
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
• Honesty and integrity
• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Hardworking/ motivated
• Resilient
• Team player
• Reliable
• You have access to your own car
• You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)

Key responsibilities:

• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation, medication ,and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

What happens next?

• As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
• We will arrange an interview with you.
• If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
• Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead.
• ‘Apply’ now to start your care journey with us.

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please PPLY now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

We can’t wait to hear from you.