Care Assistant (for evenings)

Home Instead; Dartford; On-site; GBP 18,597 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and career development

Pension scheme

Welcome bonus

Employee referral bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Exclusive discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A family-run home care provider in Dartford seeks compassionate home care workers who want to make a difference. The role offers flexible part-time hours, competitive pay from £13.50 to £15.00 per hour, and comprehensive training. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with daily tasks, and supporting clients in their community. Ideal candidates will have a kind nature, a full UK driving license, and good English communication skills. Join us to make a positive impact in clients' lives with ongoing support and career development.

Qualifications

• Caring and warm-hearted personality is essential.
• Access to a vehicle for client home visits is required.
• Fluency in English for better client interaction is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and wellbeing support to clients.
• Assist clients with everyday tasks including cooking and light housework.
• Accompany clients to community events and appointments.
• Help with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Remind and administer medications as needed.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good English language skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

HAVE YOU GOT SOME TIME IN THE EVENINGS? Maybe even just a couple of hours to help make a difference to others?

Home Instead Dartford is a fast growing family-run business with a personal touch and great passion, as well as part of the leading home care provider in the country.

We are proud winners of a'Workbuzz 5* Employer Award' five years running and have been rated 'Good' in all areas by CQC.

We cover Belvedere, Erith, Bexley, Dartford, West Gravesend and surrounding areas and are looking for kind and compassionate home care workers who love to care and help others.

To us it really IS personal. We WANT to promote that personal relationship. We want you to understand the client and provide better and more personal care to them. This builds trust and confidence for both of you and gives reassurance to the families. You will be allocated the same client as often as possible to keep continuity for you both.

In order to get to know each other and build a meaningful relationship, our visits are a minimum of 1 hour long; no rushed visits and with enough time scheduled to reach your next client.

Job Description

At Home Instead we value the amazing work that our Care Professionals do every day. In order to help you achieve the best for yourself and your clients, we offer:

• Competitive pay - from £13.50to £15.00per hour. Bank Holiday pay rates are double
• Minimum 1 hour calls– with client matching for continuity.
• Part time hours or guaranteed hours contracts- from 5 or 10hours part time to 36+hours guaranteed.
• Training - full induction programme where we provide award winning training and other opportunities to develop your career further, e.g. sponsoring yourNVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Pension Scheme
• Welcome bonus- We pay a £200 welcome bonus after the completion of your training/learning
• Employee referral bonus programme- Our Care Friends app enables you to turn points into £££ for referring others to us
• Mileageand travel/waiting time-paid separately
• Other benefits including: Exclusive discounts schemefor shopping and utilities, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, genuine Career Development & Progression opportunities, ongoing support around the clock, Care Certification

What you will bring:

Help clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes! Responsibilities may include:

• Companionship and wellbeing support
• Help with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework
• Helping your client access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointments
• Help with washing, dressing or bathing.
• Medication reminders and administration

Qualifications

Becaring, warm-hearted and have a compassionate nature.

Have a full UK driving license & access to your own vehicle so you can provide care to our clients in their own homes across our area.

Have a good grasp of the English language.

Additional Information

Join Home Instead and become part of our family. Whether you have experience in care or are just starting out, you will find unparalleled support, training and guidance to help you establish and progress a career in care.

Click apply to complete your application, or call us at 01322923750to learn more.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.