Care Assistant v1

Homeinsteadcare; Northwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage paid up to 45ppm

Fully funded DBS

Enhanced pension scheme

Referral bonus £250

Store discount

Employee assistance program

Free refreshments & office facilities

Job summary

Home Instead Northwich & Knutsford is seeking compassionate home carers to provide in-home support to clients. You will deliver companionship, daily tasks, and personal care with a minimum visit of one hour to ensure quality, person-centred care.

The role offers flexible shifts, paid training, fully funded DBS, mileage allowance, and bonus schemes. No previous care experience is required; full induction and ongoing learning are provided.

Qualifications

• Have a caring nature and genuine wish to help others.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to make a difference in someone's life.
• A can-do attitude and reliable work ethic.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Teamwork with ability to work independently when needed.
• Excellent time keeping and reliability.
• No prior care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily tasks, companionship and home help.
• Assist with a range of personal care tasks as needed.
• Help clients travel to routine appointments and days out.
• Prompt and support clients to take medications as directed.
• Build a supportive relationship with clients and their families.
• Document completed tasks and provide feedback for care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring nature

Can-do attitude

Team player

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

At Home Instead Northwich, we can offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay delivering care to clients of £14.25ph Monday to Friday 8am until 6pm & £15.25ph after 6pm and Weekends, with double time on bank holidays
• Millage paid up to 45ppm
• Fully funded DBS and pre-employment checks
• Variety of shift patterns available
• All calls are a minimum 1 hour , to give you time to deliver the best care & support
• In person introductions to all new clients
• Paid Training - full onboarding programme where we provide award winning training
• All ongoing training and e-learning is fully paid
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Employee referral bonus programme - £250 per referral
• Exclusive high street discounts scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Program designed to support all aspects of your life!
• Regular company events designed to help colleagues connect and meet
• Take advantage of our office facilities during the day - with free refreshments to enjoy between calls
• A variety of shift patterns available to suit client needs.
• Alternative weekend working is required in this role.

If you feel you have what it takes to offer care and compassion, even for only a few hours a week, we'd love to hear from you.

As a home carer for our clients, you will support with the following:

• Supporting clients with daily task, such as companionship and home help
• Assisting clients with a verity of personal support.
• Support them to travel to routine appointments and days out
• Prompt/support them to take their medication(s)
• Build a supporting relationship with clients and their wider family
• Document when you have completed your tasks
• Provide feedback to support the client's ongoing person-centred care

Requirements and personal qualities

• Have a caring nature
• Great communication skills
• willingness to make a difference in someone's life
• A can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own private vehicle
• Work as part of a team but also complete lone working
• Great time keeping
• No prior care experience is needed - full training will be provided

Home Instead Northwich & Knutsford is a leading provider of in home care 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.

You don't need to have a background in care, just a desire to help others as all training is provided!

All we do ask is that you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport. You will also need to live within 15 miles of Northwich.

You must have the right to work in the UK, as this role does not offer visa sponsorship

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Permanent

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Application question(s)

• Do you currently live within 15 miles of Northwich?
• Do you require sponsorship to be able to work?
• Do you have access to your own personal transport, not public transport?
• If you have no previous care experience, please indicate why you are applying for the role?

Licence / Certification

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

• On the road