Community Care Assistant

Home Instead; Brough; On-site; GBP 18,115 - 18,804; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary enhancements

Paid training

High street discounts

Early pay scheme

Career progression opportunities

Monthly Rewards and Recognition

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Brough to deliver high quality homecare. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with shopping, meal preparation, and personal care. Candidates should have compassion, be available on alternate weekends, and possess a valid UK driver's license. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £13.15 to £13.65 per hour, with additional benefits including paid training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 hour care visits tailored to individual needs.
• Must have a Right to work in the UK.
• Availability on alternate weekends and own car required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Support clients with light housekeeping.
• Offer personal care when needed.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Ability to provide personal care

Communication skills

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Job description

Essential Requirements: Your own car, availability on alternate weekends & a Right to work in the UK

Salary: £13.15 - £13.65 plus paid travel and wait time

Shift Pattern: Mornings -08:15‑14:15 and/or Evenings: 16:30‑22:30

Location: Brough & surrounding areas

Home Instead Pocklington and Brough provide support to people in the local community to enable them to remain happy and independent in their own homes for as long as possible.

We are a 5* employer and a Top 20 Home care provider

Job Description

Being a Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same. With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused homecare that is tailored to the individuals need.

What we will do for you:

Salary Enhancements

• Early pay scheme - up to 50% of your salary in advance.
• High street discounts through the Blue Light discounts
• Paid Training
• Care certificate in first 3 months
• City and Guild dementia course
• Career progression opportunities
• Monthly Rewards and Recognition for being a valued member of our care team
• Support Network of fellow Carers & a 5* Employer

The purpose of the Care Assistant role is to help people live independently in their own homes. You will support our clients by:

• Companionship - everything from a chat over a cup of tea to playing a game of scrabble
• Accompaniment - to appointments or a spot of shopping
• Meal preparation - a sandwich, or a home cooked meal
• Light housekeeping - a run around with the hoover or a spot of dusting
• Personal Care - because it's important to us all

Qualifications

If you are compassionate, empathetic, and want to provide high quality care that really makes a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

All our roles are subject to a satisfactory pre-employment checks.