Care Assistant (for weekends)

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Dartford is seeking part-time Care Professionals to support clients in their homes. Key responsibilities include companionship, assistance with daily tasks, and medication support. Applicants must have a full UK driving license, access to a vehicle, and a compassionate nature. The position offers competitive pay between £13.50 to £15.00 per hour, an award-winning training program, and additional benefits such as paid training and a pension scheme. This role requires UK residency and the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training

Pension Scheme

Employee referral bonus

Exclusive discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Companionship and wellbeing support.
• Help with everyday tasks from cooking to light housework.
• Assist clients with community access and appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to clients in their homes.
• Administer medication reminders and support with personal hygiene.
• Drive to client locations with your own vehicle.

Skills

Senior Care

Nursing Home Experience

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Caregiving

Vital Signs Experience

Medical Terminology

Rota Management

Mentoring

Leadership Skill

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 13.50 to 15.00 per hour. Bank Holiday pay rates are double
• Minimum 1 hour calls with client matching for continuity.
• Training - full induction programme where we provide award winning training and other opportunities to develop your career further e.g. sponsoring your NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Trainings - We offer fully paid training from e-learning courses to in-house workshops.
• Employee referral bonus programme- Our Care Friends app enables you to turn points into for referring others to us
• Mileage and travel / waiting time - paid separately
• Other benefits including : Exclusive discounts scheme for 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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Part-time

Key Skills

• Senior Care
• Nursing Home Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Caregiving
• Vital Signs Experience
• Medical Terminology
• Rota Management
• Mentoring
• Leadership Skill

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1