FEMALE Community Care worker (Driving)

Home Instead; Ryde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused care service in Ryde is seeking a care assistant to provide personalized support to clients in their homes. The role includes running errands, offering companionship, assisting with personal care, and maintaining communication with clients. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided. The position offers competitive pay between £12.50 and £13.50 per hour, along with flexible working options and supportive company culture.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Wellness programs

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Discounts at high street stores

Qualifications

• No previous care experience necessary.
• Share values of providing compassionate care and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Run errands and assist with daily household tasks.
• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Assist with personal care tasks including bathing and grooming.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to assist with personal care

Job description

Home Instead has been supporting Island residents with individualised and person-centred care since April 2019 and has maintained its "Outstanding" rating with the Care Regulator, the CQC. Home Instead is committed to providing outstanding care to people in their own homes, from companionship and home help to personal care and dementia care. Home Instead Isle of Wight is a friendly, local home care provider that recognises its employees as its greatest asset.

Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community? We have an exciting opportunity for a new care assistant to join our 'Outstanding' island team. No two visits are the same, and daily tasks can include:

Home help:

• Run errands / collect prescriptions etc.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.).
• Organise and tidy cupboards and check food expiry dates.
• Plan, prepare, and tidy away meals.
• Answer the door.
• Assist with pet care.
• Provide dementia / Alzheimer’s care.
• Provide respite / convalescence care.
• Assist with morning/wake-up and evening/tuck-in routines.

Companionship:

• Offer companionship and conversation.
• Monitor diet and eating habits.
• Stimulate and encourage through activities (e.g., clothing selection, hobbies, crafts).
• Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities, and outings.
• Help with travel arrangements.
• Organise mail and assist with writing letters.
• Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady).
• Accompany clients to appointments and social events.

Assisting with personal care:

• Provide medication reminders.
• Help with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with continence care.
• Help with eating and drinking.

Does this sound like the role for you?

Qualifications

Full training will be provided. No previous care experience necessary. We are looking for people from across the community who share our values of providing compassionate care and building meaningful relationships with clients as if they were family.

Additional Information

A friendly and relaxed company with a supportive office environment and monthly team activities, including care assistant of the month awards. Competitive pay from £12.50 to £13.50 per hour, with flexible working hours options. Fully paid training with award-winning courses, a mentor/buddy system for the first 12 weeks, 24/7 support, and regular refresher opportunities. Wellness programs with healthcare and counseling access, blue light card discounts, and exclusive high street store discounts.

Interested in joining? Search for Home Instead IOW on Facebook for latest news and reviews. If you’re passionate about caring and motivated to help us achieve our goals, we’d love to hear from you. Click 'I’m Interested' or contact us at 01983 240015 or via email.