Care Assistant (for weekends)

Home Instead; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead seeks compassionate Care Professionals dedicated to supporting clients in their homes. This role involves various responsibilities from companionship to personal care, offering competitive pay and extensive training opportunities to assist in your career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Minimum 1 hour calls

Full induction training

Pension Scheme

£200 welcome bonus

Employee referral bonus

Mileage and travel pay

Exclusive discounts scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license & access to a vehicle.
• Good grasp of English.
• Caring and compassionate nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and wellbeing support.
• Assist with everyday tasks like cooking and housework.
• Accompany clients to shops or appointments.
• Help with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Administer medication reminders.

Skills

Companionship

Wellbeing support

Cooking

Light housework

Medication reminders

Job description

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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.
• 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

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.
• 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

Qualifications

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

Becaring, warm-hearted and have a compassionate nature.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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