Home Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking compassionate Care Assistants in Ashbourne to support individuals in their own homes. Responsibilities include personal care, household tasks, and ensuring excellent client communication. Reliable individuals with a caring personality and drivers license are encouraged to apply. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits including training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

£13.50-£14.75 per hour

Access to early pay app

Paid training and ongoing development

Refer a Friend Bonus

Access to Blue Light Card and discounts

24-hour on-call line

Qualifications

• Must have a driver's license and access to your own vehicle.
• Reliable and punctual to ensure excellent service.
• Caring and friendly personality.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care tasks such as toileting and showering.
• Perform household tasks like light cleaning.
• Respond to client's needs.
• Communicate transparently with clients and their loved ones.
• Document accurate daily notes.
• Administer medication and record appropriately.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Caring personality

Communication skills

Ability to respond to client needs

Job description

At Home Instead we know how important it is for people in our local community to live where they feel most comfortable - at home. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to help us support others to stay independent in their own home in Matlock and Ashbourne. We have shift options between 7am - 10pm, with alternate weekends required. We match our Care Professionals and clients together so memorable connections can be established. All initial calls with a client who is new to you will be introductions with the support of another colleague, so you can really get to know your client and their needs.

Benefits

• £13.50-£14.75 per hour
• Access to early pay app.
• No uniform, stay comfortable in casual dress.
• Paid face-to-face training plus opportunities for further development.
• Refer a Friend Bonus - you and your friend will earn £250 EACH per referral
• Opportunities for career progression to roles such as Quality Lead or Client Services Manager.
• Access to Blue Light Card and Home Instead discounts
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check.
• 24-hour on call line.

Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• Support with personal care tasks such as toileting and showering.
• Perform household tasks such as light cleaning and tidying.
• Respond to your clients needs.
• Ensure transparent communication with clients and loved ones, offering first-rate care and comfort.
• Write accurate daily notes, keeping up strong communication with the office.
• Administer medication and record appropriately.

Requirements

• You must be reliable and punctual to ensure we can continue to provide an excellent service to our clients.
• Must be happy to visit clients in all the areas listed.
• Must have a caring, friendly personality.
• You must have a driver's licence and access to your own vehicle.

We have been ranked as the UK's Top 3 Employer by the Financial Times - and we're the only care company to be featured in the top 10. Pop your application through, and let's have a chat!

Unfortunately, we do not have a licence to offer sponsorship.