Full Time/Part Time Care Assistants

Home Instead Senior Care; Bobbing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide high-quality, person-focused care for clients. The role offers both full-time and part-time hours with competitive pay of £13 to £14 per hour, paid mileage, and guaranteed hours contracts. Ideal candidates should have a passion for caring and the ability to work alternate weekends. Join a supportive, friendly team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Paid Mileage

Guaranteed hours contracts

Paid holiday

Refer a friend bonus

Fully funded NVQs

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle essential.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.
• Passion for caring and motivation to help.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction.
• Assist with everyday tasks and meal preparation.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.
• Support clients with personal care, bathing, and grooming.

Skills

Companionship

Meal preparation

Personal care

Light housework

Job description

Overview

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With visits of one hour or more, award-winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.

Why just work when You Can Care?

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 & part time hours available

What we offer

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £13 to £14 per hour, double pay for bank holidays
• Paid Mileage (£0.40/mile)
• 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

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 (37.5 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 weekends off a month.

Additional information

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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! Click apply today or call us at 01795 501505 to learn more.