Care Assistant (for weekends)

Home Instead Senior Care; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing family-run home care provider dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive environment where you can develop your career in health and social care. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients, providing essential companionship and assistance with daily tasks. With a focus on personal care and well-being, you will be part of a team that values compassion and dedication. Whether you are experienced or just starting, this is a chance to make a real impact in your community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Minimum 1-hour calls

Full induction training

Pension Scheme

Welcome bonus

Employee referral bonus

Paid mileage and travel time

Exclusive shopping discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring, warm-hearted individuals with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to assist with daily living tasks and medication reminders.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and wellbeing support to clients.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking and light housework.
• Help clients with personal care and medication reminders.

Skills

Companionship and wellbeing support

Cooking and light housework

Community access assistance

Medication reminders

Caring and compassionate nature

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for some extra work on weekends?

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 for 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, more personal care. This builds trust and confidence for both of you and reassures the families.

You will be allocated the same client as often as possible to maintain continuity.

Our visits are a minimum of 1 hour long to allow you to get to know your clients and build meaningful relationships; no rushed visits, 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. To help you achieve the best for yourself and your clients, we offer:

• Competitive pay — from £13.50 to £15.00 per hour. Bank Holiday pay rates are double.
• Minimum 1-hour calls — with client matching for continuity.
• Training — full induction programme with award-winning training and opportunities to develop your career further, e.g., sponsoring your NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Pension Scheme
• Welcome bonus — we pay a £200 bonus after completing your training.
• Employee referral bonus — our Care Friends app enables you to turn points into cash for referring others.
• Mileage and travel/waiting time — paid separately.
• Other benefits — including exclusive discounts for shopping and utilities, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, career development and progression opportunities, ongoing support, and Care Certification.

Qualifications

What you will bring:

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

• Companionship and wellbeing support
• Help with everyday tasks such as cooking and light housework
• Assisting clients to access their community by accompanying them to shops or appointments
• Help with washing, dressing, or bathing
• Medication reminders and administration

You should be caring, warm-hearted, and have a compassionate nature.

Additional Information

Have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle to provide care 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.