Care Assistants

Acorn by Synergie; South Molton; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid mileage

Flexible hours

Training provided

Company pension

Employee discounts

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor is recruiting Care Assistants and Care Professionals to join its award-winning home care team across Barnstaple, Braunton, Bideford, South Molton, North Devon and Exmoor.

Offering £13.40-£14.60 per hour with paid mileage and travel time, flexible hours and guaranteed hours options. No prior care experience is required as full training is provided and progression opportunities exist within the local team.

Formación

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Kind, caring and reliable nature.
• Enjoyment of helping people and building relationships.
• Willingness to make a positive difference in people's lives.

Responsabilidades

• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients in their own homes.
• Spend time chatting with clients and building positive relationships.
• Assist with meal preparation and everyday activities.
• Support clients with personal care when required.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Help clients with shopping and other daily tasks.
• Support clients in attending hobbies, activities and appointments.
• Encourage independence and help clients maintain their quality of life.

Conocimientos

Companionship

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Descripción del empleo

Care Assistant | Home Care Assistant | Care Professional

Barnstaple, Braunton, Bideford, South Molton, North Devon & Exmoor | £13.40-£14.60 per Hour + Paid Mileage & Travel Time | Flexible Hours | Full-Time & Part-Time | No Experience Required

Introduction

Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor is recruiting Care Assistants and Care Professionals to join its award-winning home care team across Barnstaple, Braunton, Bideford, South Molton, North Devon and Exmoor.

Looking for flexible work that fits around your life?

Whether you're a parent looking for school hours, a student, semi-retired, changing careers or simply looking for extra hours, this is an opportunity to find a rewarding role that works for you.

At Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor, care is delivered differently. With minimum one-hour visits, you'll have time to build genuine relationships with the people you support, without feeling rushed.

You'll also be matched with clients close to where you live to help reduce travel time.

No previous care experience is required, as full, award-winning training is provided. Many Care Professionals have previously worked in retail, hospitality, childcare and customer service.

What We Offer

• £13.40-£14.60 per hour.
• Paid mileage and paid travel time between clients.
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Choice of 5-35 guaranteed hours per week.
• Zero-hours opportunities available for additional flexibility.
• Visits scheduled between 6:45am and 10pm.
• Morning-only, evening-only or mixed working patterns available.
• Every other weekend working, rather than every weekend.
• Minimum one-hour client visits.
• Clients matched close to where you live to reduce travel time.
• Full, award-winning training with no previous care experience required.
• Fully funded Level 2, 3, 4 and 5 qualifications in Health and Social Care.
• Specialist training in dementia, Parkinson's and end-of-life care.
• Career progression opportunities, with many supervisors having started as Care Professionals.
• Company pension.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee discounts.
• Friendly, supportive local office team.

Key Duties

• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients in their own homes.
• Spend time chatting with clients and building positive relationships.
• Assist with meal preparation and everyday activities.
• Support clients with personal care when required.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Help clients with shopping and other daily tasks.
• Support clients in attending hobbies, activities and appointments.
• Encourage independence and help clients maintain their quality of life.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Kind, caring and reliable nature.
• Enjoyment of helping people and building relationships.
• Willingness to make a positive difference in people's lives.
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
• No previous care experience required, as full training is provided.
• Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those with no previous care experience.