Care Assistant v1

Home Instead; Northwich, Knutsford, Holmes Chapel, Sandbach; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Fully funded DBS

Paid training

Company pension

Referral programme

Discount scheme

Employee assistance program

Company events

Job summary

Home Instead Northwich & Knutsford is hiring care assistants to support clients in their homes across the Northwich area and surrounding towns. The role offers flexible shifts, full training, and a supportive team. You will visit clients for one-hour minimum visits and build trusted relationships with families.

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required. Social care experience is not necessary as comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• No care experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and families.
• Reliability and professional conduct in a care role.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and home help to clients.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Support clients to travel to routine appointments and outings.
• Prompt and assist with medications as required.
• Document completed tasks and provide client feedback.

Skills

Caring Nature

Communication

Driving Licence

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Do you like helping others? Would you like to work in a supportive and rewarding role with a variety of shifts available? then this may be the job for you!

No care experience? No Problem! All you need is a caring nature and a genuine desire to make a difference.

We do ask that you live in or around the Northwich, Knutsford, Tarporley, Holmes Chapel and Sandbach area and drive to be considered for this role!

You will be required to provide care and support for our clients who live in these and surrounding areas.

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.

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

• 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