Full Time Care Assistant (Guaranteed/Contracted Hours)- *Drivers Only*

Home Instead; Chatham; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mileage

Paid Holiday

Guaranteed hours contracts

Refer a friend bonus

Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

24 / 7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chatham is seeking Care Assistants to join their team. This role involves offering companionship, assisting with daily tasks, and providing personal care to clients. You will enjoy competitive pay rates from £13 to £14 per hour, guaranteed hours contracts, and a supportive work environment with varied shifts. Whether you have prior care experience or are looking to start a new career, your dedication and compassion will be valued in our friendly community.

Qualifications

• No specific educational qualifications required for this role.
• Experience in care preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to bond with clients and provide companionship.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring meaningful social interaction with clients.
• Assisting with daily tasks like meals and light housekeeping.
• Supporting personal care needs to promote independence.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Meal preparation

Job description

We can offer you

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £13 to £14 per hour, double pay for bank holiday
• Paid Mileage
• Paid Holiday
• Mileage
• Guaranteed hours contracts
• 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)
• No uniforms
• 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
• Pension scheme
• 24 / 7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)
• Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Care Assistant responsibilities :

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 care.

Duties can include :

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications

Full Time (40 hours per week) - 07 : 30 to 14 : 30 then 16 : 30 until 22 : 00 including alternate weekends.

Guaranteed Full time contracts

Our shift pattern guarantees two weekend'soff a month.

Additional Information

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!