Care Assistant - Seeking a Career in Adult Care-

Home Instead; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of non-medical care services is seeking passionate individuals to join their team in Welwyn Garden City. The role requires providing care and companionship to elderly clients while assisting them with daily tasks and transport to appointments. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence, a car, and be available on alternate weekends. This position offers competitive hourly rates and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Award-winning paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving licence.
• Must have a car for work purposes.
• Must be able to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for clients.
• Assist with light housework and companionship.
• Transport clients to appointments.

Skills

Passion for care

Time management

Job description

We do require all staff to work their agreed hours on alternate weekends - essential. You must be passionate about what you do, with your own car - essential because we travel between clients and 'drive them to appointments' on a daily basis. You must also have a full British Driving Licence. You must have the Right to Work in the UK, which will be established later during the recruitment process. We are currently NOT licensed to sponsor people and cannot accept applications from those currently sponsored by other companies.

Job Description

We provide a total care experience to our clients, including personal care, light housework, and companionship care. We welcome inexperienced individuals who are eager to work within the Adult Care sector and believe they have the skills and talent to succeed. We also value previous care experience, regardless of the environment.

We offer:

1. A working day that suits your current and future availability.
2. Minimum 1-hourly visits, ensuring no rushing.
3. Continuity of work.
4. Opportunity to work with the elderly in your community.
5. Potential to start a career in Adult Care or find a suitable part-time job.

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 paid training, and an excellent reputation, we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide.

The Welwyn & Hatfield office is recruiting for individuals residing in Borehamwood, Hatfield, Potter's Bar, and Welwyn areas. If you're interested in making a career in the Adult Care Sector, this is your chance to join the UK's fastest-growing service industry and the leading care provider for the elderly.

We are open to discussing your availability—whether you want a few hours daily, including weekends, or are retired, seeking extra income, or looking to make new friends. Tell us what suits you, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Hourly rates start from £12.00 per hour, increasing for evening and weekend work. Bank holidays pay £24.50 per hour. All training, whether workshops or e-learning, is fully paid. Mileage is reimbursed at £0.30 to £0.45 per mile, with paid travel time between clients (some restrictions apply). Benefits include holiday pay and pension contributions, among others.

Qualifications & Essential Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence and own car - Essential
• Reside within our franchise area - Essential
• Available to work agreed hours on alternate weekends - Essential
• No restrictions on your Right to Work in the UK - Essential