Domiciliary Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Gosport is seeking a Community Care Assistant. This position offers flexible hours, with both part-time and full-time opportunities. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided. You will assist clients with medication, personal care, and engage them in activities. The ideal candidate should have a kind disposition and good organizational skills.

Benefits

Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate

Company Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off (after 1 year of service)

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; thorough in-house induction assessment and ongoing training will be provided.
• Must be a UK resident with a full UK driving license and your own transportation.
• Must be 18+.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication and personal care.
• Help clients maintain a tidy environment.
• Build connections and engage clients in activities.

Skills

Strong written and spoken English skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Friendly nature

Job description

Community Care Assistant in - Guaranteed Hours

Candidate must be in PO12, PO13, PO14, PO15, PO16, PO17 postcode territories

*Amount of contracted hours will be dependent on level of experience and availability provided - up to 30 hours available for contracts

At Home Instead Fareham & Gosport we know a healthy work, home life balance is important! That's why we do not have set shifts; we are flexible to the availability you are able to provide! All we ask is you are able to provide consistent availability and are able to work an alternate weekend.

With Part-Time and Full-Time hours available in Lee-On-Solent and surrounding areas. We are looking for individuals to join our team of Care Assistants! Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career in care, we want to hear from you!

At Home Instead Fareham & Gosport, we offer the following benefits for our Care Professionals:

• Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program
• Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Professional Development Training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Yearly pay review
• Wellbeing Portal
• BHSF health cashback scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Birthday off (after 1 year of service)
• MOT paid (after 1 year of service)
• Increased holiday allowance after 3 to 5 years of service
• Two weeks visit cancellation policy
• Family discount benefit
• No Uniform

Being a Care Assistant with Home Instead Fareham & Gosport means you must be enthusiastic, dependable and dedicated to providing quality care. Your role responsibilities will include:

• Medication assistance
• Home help; assisting clients to have a tidy environment
• Companionship; building connections and assisting clients to engage in activities such as crafts and accessing the community
• Personal care: ensuring clients are maintaining their personal hygiene
• Fluid and Nutrition; helping our clients to establish a well-rounded diet and maintain healthy fluid intake

Requirements:

• No previous experience required; thorough in-house induction assessment and ongoing training will be provided.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Availability of reliable transportation for home visits, outings, grocery shopping, and errands.
• Exceptional organisational skills and time management abilities.
• Inherent caring and friendly nature, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Must be a UK resident with a full UK driving license and your own transportation.
• Must be 18+

Please be aware working visas cannot be provided.