Care Assistant - Sutton Coldfield

Home Instead Senior Care; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sutton Coldfield is looking for Care Assistants to provide personal care and companionship to clients. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those new to caregiving. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK. This role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid Mileage

Guaranteed Holiday Pay

Company Pension Scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Free DBS Check

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care is preferred but not required.
• Must have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship.
• Assist with medication support and mobility.
• Run errands and help with home tasks.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Valid UK Driving Licence

Job description

Company Description

We are the world’s largest provider of non-medical care and companionship services.

What you can look forward to when part of the Home Instead Family

• £12.60 per hour
• Career Development and Progression - We offer a range of training courses to help you become a skilled Care Assistant / Care Professional
• No uniforms - We like both you and our clients to feel comfortable.
• Minimum call times of one hour – We believe it is essential to develop a strong connection with your client.
• Introductions - You will be introduced to all of your clients.
• Full Training Provided

Job Description

• Personal Care
• Home Help
• Companionship
• Medication Support
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions
• Visits to garden centres, coffee shops etc.

Qualifications

We're looking for Care Assistants who may already have experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care or those without experience looking to become a Care Assistant as full training will be given.

Care Assistants MUST have a Valid UK Driving Licence (with access to a vehicle for work purposes) and have the Right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

At Home Instead Sutton Coldfield, we can offer the following benefits for our Care Assistants:

• Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate
• Paid Mileage & Travel/Wait Time
• Guaranteed Holiday Pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Local & Professional Support Team available
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Free DBS Check
• Refer A Friend Scheme (£250 Bonus)
• Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme
• Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Professional Development Training

We are actively recruiting Carers now. If this is something you would be interested in please click 'Apply', to get in touch today!

Alternatively, you can visit our website at www.homeinstead.co.uk/sutton-coldfield/ to apply for a Care Assistant/Care Professional role.