Care Professional

Home Instead; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension for all staff

Referral Scheme: £300 for friends

Job summary

Home Instead in Wokingham is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for our clients. You'll play a vital role by providing personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily activities, helping clients live independently with dignity.

The position offers competitive pay starting at £14.00/hour on weekdays and £16.00/hour on weekends, with guaranteed income contracts. Enjoy stable hours, mileage compensation, and support for your career growth with NVQ qualifications.

Qualifications

• Willingness to prioritise the well-being of others.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Help with medication reminders.
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Assist with light housekeeping and errands.
• Build trusting relationships with clients.

Skills

Adaptability

Personable nature

Prioritising well-being

Communication

Job description

Home Instead Ascot provides high-quality, person-centred care to help individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes. We are a trusted and award-winning home care provider, dedicated to enhancing the lives of our clients and supporting our team members.

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care and companionship to our clients. Whether it’s helping with personal care, assisting with daily activities, or simply being a friendly face, you will be making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

What You'll Enjoy as Our Care Assistant:

• Competitive Pay:£14.00/hour on weekdays, £16.00/hour on weekends.
• Guaranteed Income Contract– steady income for a fixed number of hours each month.
• Mileage Compensation:45p per mile.
• Stable Hours:Full-Time and Part-Time positions with guaranteed monthly pay.
• Minimum 1-Hour Visits:Ensuring quality time with clients.
• Local Shifts:Reducing your travel distance, and we cover mileage.
• Comprehensive Training:Great induction for new Care Assistants and ongoing support.
• Supportive Environment:A dedicated office team and a circle of happy Care Assistants.
• Career Growth:Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.
• Referral Scheme:£300 for referring friends with an easy-to-use app to track points.
• Benefits:Paid holidays and pension for all staff.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Help with medication reminders
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking
• Assist with light housekeeping and errands.
• Build trusting relationships with clients and their families.

Qualifications

What We Look For in You;

• Adaptability and a personable nature.
• Genuine willingness to prioritise the well-being of others.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

Join our team and become part of a company that values and invests in its employees.