Care Assistant - Hours to suit you

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

Job summary

A leading company in non-medical care is seeking Care Assistants to provide essential support to older adults in their homes. Flexible working hours are available, with a focus on personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Mileage allowance

28 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to commit to regular hours.
• Comfortable working different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to older adults.
• Assisting with meal preparation and medication management.
• Offering companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description

At Home Instead, we are the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care with a person-centered approach, ensuring each individual’s needs and preferences are at the heart of everything we do.

We understand that life is busy, and that's why we offer working hours to suit your availability. Whether you’re looking for part-time hours, full-time hours, or specific shifts such as evenings or weekends, we may have something to fit your schedule.

Job Description

Why Home Instead?

• Working Hours: Choose the regular hours that work best for you—whether it’s mornings, evenings, weekends, or even a combination of these on as many or as little days as you need. We offer both full-time and part-time roles, so you can balance work with your personal life.

• Make a Difference: You'll be providing essential care and support, helping older adults live independently and comfortably in their own homes.

• Pay & Benefits: We offer great pay starting at £12.70 per hour (upon completing the Care Certificate), plus paid travel time, mileage allowance at 45p per mile, 28 days paid holiday, and pension scheme.

• Ongoing Training & Support: Receive full training to obtain your Care certificate, development opportunities, and support for professional qualifications.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you’ll be providing essential care to older adults in their own homes. Your tasks may include:

• Personal Care: Helping with daily hygiene, dressing, and mobility.

• Meal Support: Preparing meals and assisting with feeding.

• Medication Assistance: Helping clients manage their medications.

• Companionship: Providing conversation, company, and emotional support.

• Pet Care: Assisting with feeding and walking pets.

• Social Outings: Supporting clients with trips, appointments, and activities.

You’ll enjoy the ability to choose hours that best suit your schedule. Whether you need morning shifts, evening hours, or even weekend work, we can offer a range of hours to match your regular availability.

What We’re Looking For:

• Compassionate individuals with a genuine desire to help others.

• Reliability: Ability to commit to regular hours and have a strong work ethic.

• Flexibility: Comfortable working different shifts, including evenings and weekends.

• Ability to work independently but also ask for support when needed.

• A caring and respectful nature, building meaningful relationships with clients.

• Access to a car (essential due to the rural location of our clients).

No previous care experience? Don’t worry! We offer full training and support to help you succeed. What matters most is your passion for helping others.

Our Area:

We cover a wide area including Pewsey, Devizes, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth, and surrounding villages. Access to your own transport is essential for this role due to the rural locations of our clients.

How to Apply:

If you're looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle and gives you the chance to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button now or give us a call at 01672 555560 to find out more!

Additional Information

• This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.
• Valid UK Driving Licence: With access to a vehicle for work purposes.

• This role is subject to references and DBS check

• Must live within a 20 mile traveling distance of SN9 Postcode

• Ability to work in at least one or more of the areas we cover: Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth and surrounding villages.

• Ability to work every other weekend

• Regrettably we do not have a sponsorship license at this time.