Care Assistant - New to Care-

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Devizes is hiring a Care Assistant. This role offers flexible hours and comprehensive training for newcomers to the care sector. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and providing companionship. A compassionate approach and strong communication skills are essential. £12.70 per hour after training, with additional travel pay. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid training

Opportunity for career advancement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; training will be provided.
• Must be compassionate and committed to making a difference.
• Driver's license preferred due to rural locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Support clients with mobility and ensure their safety.
• Prepare meals and assist with household tasks.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic approach

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable and punctual

Job description

Care Assistant - New to Care?

Home Instead Senior Care

England • Permanent • Part-time

Company Description

Consider becoming a Care Assistant as your next career choice with our support. Home Instead Andover and East Wiltshire is an award-winning provider of home care services. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional, personalised care that enhances the quality of life for our clients in their own homes. We are currently looking for compassionate individuals who are either new to the care sector or seeking a career change to join our dedicated team. We find that some of our best carers are the ones who have experienced first-hand, care for a family member or friend, have previously worked in customer focused roles and just generally love people. If this is you and you don\'t know where to start in joining the care profession, we are here to help you obtain your care certificate and thrive in the care industry, all you need is a passion for caring for others. If you aren\'t ready to dive in to care straight away, you could always try working evening or weekend hours around your current job to trial it and then increase your hours as you see fit and make the switch. We have various hours available, and we will work to your availability.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities: As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and support to our clients in their homes. Your responsibilities will include but aren\'t limited to:

• Assisting clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Supporting clients with mobility and ensuring their safety.
• Assisting with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Providing companionship and engaging in meaningful activities.
• Following individual care plans and reporting any changes in clients\' conditions.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided.

What We Offer

• Award-Winning Training: Comprehensive, fully paid training to help you achieve your Care Certificate.
• Career Development: Opportunities to gain further qualifications and pursue career advancement within Home Instead, including specialist care and City and Guilds qualifications.
• Supportive Environment: A friendly, supportive team and a positive work culture. With regular 1:1 meetings and support visits.
• Working hours to suit you: Work schedules that can accommodate your availability, including part-time and full-time positions.
• Good Rate of Pay: £12.70 per Care hour on completing your Care Certificate. Paid for time spent traveling additional to 45p per mile. Opportunities for overtime and additional benefits.

Requirements

• No prior care experience required; we welcome those new to the sector or considering a career change.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others.
• Driver\'s license and access to a reliable vehicle preferred due to rural locations of clients.

Join Home Instead Andover and East Wiltshire and become part of an award-winning team dedicated to making a difference. Together, we can provide the highest quality of care and support to our clients.

Qualifications

Previous experience is not required as we will put you through award-winning training to achieve your care certificate. This will be coupled with shadowing, ongoing individual and specialist training and further City and Guilds qualifications to achieve.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Regrettably we do not have a sponsorship license at this time.
• This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.