Care Assistant - Redbridge

Home Instead Senior Care; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their team in providing non-medical care and companionship to older individuals. This rewarding role offers flexible hours and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients. With industry-leading training and support, you will help clients with daily activities, ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for in their own homes. If you are driven by empathy and a desire to help others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values kindness and respect, and start your fulfilling journey today!

Benefits

Flexible work

Competitive rates of pay

Pension Scheme

Paid Holiday

Enhanced rates on bank holidays

Career Development Opportunities

Industry-Leading Training and Development

Fully funded NVQ qualifications

Care Certification

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, just a caring attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily tasks like meal preparation and errands.
• Assist with personal care and provide companionship.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Company Description

CALLING ALL WHO LIVE IN REDBRIDGE!

We are looking for Care Assistants who need part time roles in domiciliary care in the locations mentioned only.

With opportunities to gain experience, give back to the community and to take advantage of the best industry support and growth available through training.

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Our home carers support clients with a variety of daily tasks, some of which may include:

• Accompanying clients to appointments and social events.
• Preparing meals.
• Running errands that include picking up prescriptions, food shopping, etc.
• Carrying out light housework, laundry, or ironing.
• Providing medication reminders.
• Assisting clients getting out of bed in the morning or into bed at the end of their day.
• Running a bath or shower and being close by in case they need assistance.
• Assisting with dressing & undressing and personal care if required.
• Above all, be the person who shows friendliness, warmth, and empathy.

Qualifications

No experience necessary!

Home Instead Will Offer You:

• Flexible work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility) and Paid Holiday
• Enhanced rates on bank holidays - Earn extra over bank holidays.
• Genuine Career Development & Progression Opportunities
• Industry-Leading Training and Development
• Fully funded NVQ qualifications
• Care Certification
• Full PPE Protection
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discount portal
• Refer a friend scheme - Get additional bonuses and rewards when you refer a friend to work with us.

Once you've successfully completed your training, you’ll be carefully matched to your clients and asked to visit them in their own homes. Your role is to help them feel as comfortable as possible, support them with anything from shopping and cooking meals, to personal hygiene assistance, companionship and social company. It’s really important to be able to build up trust with the client you’re visiting so that they feel comfortable with you. We treat our clients and Care Professionals with dignity, respect, kindness, and compassion.

Ready to start your journey with Home Instead? Apply now to get started!

Additional Information

As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support. If you're looking for work that is extremely rewarding and satisfying and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 0203 174 3240.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.