Full time Care Assistant *Drivers Only*

Home Instead; England; On-site; GBP 15,566 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning training

Paid mileage

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. This full-time position requires a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. You will assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, and companionship duties. Training is provided, and the role offers a competitive hourly rate of £11.30 to £12, including additional benefits such as paid mileage and competitive rates of pay. We welcome applicants who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individual dedicated to improving client quality of life.
• No prior experience is needed for the role, but caring experience is beneficial.
• Passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and mobility.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in enjoyable activities.
• Help with meal preparation and household chores.

Skills

Compassionate care

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Mobility assistance

Tools

Vehicle access

UK driving license

Job description

Full time Care Assistant Drivers Only

• Full-time
• Date Advert Closes: 30 September 2023

Company Description

Why just work when You Can Care?

Full time CAREGiver/Care Assistant

Full driving licence with access to a vehicle essential in order to support our clients to the fullest and must be available to work alternate weekends

Full-time £11.30 - 12 per hour

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

You don’t even require experience as we will support you with all the training you’ll need!!!

What you will need is a full driving licence with access to a vehicle in order to support our clients to the fullest.

As a Home Care Assistant, we will offer you:

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £11.30 to £12 per hour, double pay for bank holiday
• Paid Mileage
• Paid Holiday
• Mileage and travel time
• Part time hours or guaranteed hours contracts - from 10, 16+ hours part time to 36 hours guaranteed available.
• Refer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend
• 100’s of online & in-store discounts to be used and enjoyed.
• Paid Face to Face training + Online Learning and Development programme.
• Paid meet & greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)
• DBS fully refunded
• 20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbies to help you and your client enjoy your time together.
• Minimum visits of one hour so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client.
• A variety of shifts available.
• Blue Light discount card and Exclusive discount scheme
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)
• Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Duties will include:

Home Help & Light Housekeeping. Help Clients Maintain Their Independence by Assisting Them With Household Chores

Personal Care. Help Your Client Get With Mobility or to Get Ready to Start or Finish Their Day, Assistance with Bathing, etc.

Companionship. Keep Your Client Company or Take Trips Around The Local Area That You Will Both Enjoy.

Other Support. From Medication Reminders, Help with Shopping and Other Support

Job Description

Due to ongoing demand and growth, we are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Rainham as a CAREGiver. As a CAREGiver, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a CAREGiver. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

Day to day CAREGiver responsibilities can include:

• Assisting with personal care, helping your client wash and dress.

• Meal preparation and light house work

• Accompanying your client to appointments

Qualifications

Full training provided.

Additional Requirements

• Must have access to a car
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• Must hold a valid UK driving license

Additional Information

As a CAREGiver, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01634557070 or contact our Recruitment & Retention Lead at [emailprotected]

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.