Care Assistant - Hackney- £13.50 - £14.50 an hour (flexible working hours)

Home Instead Senior Care; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater London is seeking Care Professionals to enhance the quality of life for clients through companionship and support. The role offers flexible working patterns, including morning and evening shifts, and training is provided. Ideal candidates possess a kind heart and the willingness to make a positive impact. No prior experience is necessary, making this a perfect opportunity for those looking for part-time work or a career change.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Pension scheme

Award winning training

Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to clients' homes.
• Must undergo a full DBS check.
• No formal experience required, but experience as a Care Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reflect the core values of the company.
• Maintain regular communication with the line manager.
• Support clients with personal care needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With a minimum visit of one hour (this ensures you have good time to carry out care as it should be and to build a relationship with your client), award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We refer to you as “Care Professionals”. This is because our care assistants are doing an amazing job and we see you as professionals after being trained by us

Job Description

THIS ROLE IS UK BASED AND THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WILL NEED TO BE ESTABLISHED AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients inLondon Borough of Hackney.Every one of our clientsis unique and special, the joy and comfort our clientsreceive from one of ourCare Professionalsvisiting them makes this an incredibly rewarding job.

Duties

• Reflect the core values of Home Instead
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life.
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff.
• Companionship- ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
• Home help- help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments, local activities,or shopping
• Personal care- supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to clientshomes
• You will be required to undergo a full DBS check
• You do not need any care qualifications or formal experience to become aCare Professionalas we will provide you with our award-winning training.We haveCare Professionalsworking for us who have been stay at home mums, semi-retired school teachers and or retired but would like part time work.
• If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant or caring for a loved one, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

• A variety of working pattern - Morning, afternoon, evening, weekend and night shifts available
• Award winning training
• Pension scheme
• Paid holiday
• From £13.50 an hour and £14.50 after 8pm
• Double rate for bank holidays
• Rewards scheme and employee support line
• Blue Light card discount
• Minimum visits with all clients of one hour or more
• Ongoing training and development plus fully funded Level 2 and 3 qualifications.