Home Care Assistant

Right at Home UK; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium hourly rates

Mileage expenses 34p per mile

Travel time pay

Mobile phone allowance

NEST workplace pension

DBS cost reimbursed after probation

Job summary

Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole is an award-winning home-care provider. We are looking for kind, reliable and motivated people to join our team as Care Assistants to help adults live safely and independently in their own homes.

No prior care experience is required; we provide full training and ongoing support. We offer premium hourly rates (£14.40–£15.52), weekend uplifts, holiday pay, mileage expenses, travel time pay, DBS reimbursement after probation, flexible shifts and career

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; full training provided.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence.
• Strong values: kindness, reliability and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and encourage clients to engage in daily activities.
• Assist with washing, dressing and personal care.
• Assist with medication as trained and in line with care plans.
• Prepare meals and help with shopping and light housekeeping.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social activities.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

Level 2 care qualification

Level 3 care qualification

Job description

Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole is an award-winning, friendly local home-care provider. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and make sure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

We are looking for kind, reliable and motivated people to join our team as Care Assistants. Previous care experience is not required: if you have the right values, we will give you the training and ongoing support you need to feel confident in the role.

You will support adults in Bournemouth or Poole to live safely, independently and comfortably in their own homes. This is a varied and rewarding role in which you can make a genuine difference every day.

What we offer our Carers:

Premium hourly rates

• £14.40 to £15.52 (depending on qualification)

• Additional £2 per hour at weekends

• Enhanced pay for bank holidays

• Holiday Pay

• Mileage expenses 34p per mile

• Travel time pay

• Mobile phone allowance

• DBS cost fully reimbursed after six months, subject to completion of probation

• Flexible shifts close to home

• High-quality initial training and ongoing support

• Full PPE and required equipment to keep you safe at work

• Going The Extra Mile Rewards

• Reliability bonus worth up to 4% of your pay

• Monthly employee raffles with prizes

• Annual anniversary meals celebrating your service with the team

• Career development opportunities, including fully supported Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications and progression into training roles

• An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do

• A company-funded Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts

• NEST workplace pension

• A supportive, family-feel team

• A varied role offering meaningful work and excellent job satisfaction

What you will do

Depending on each client’s individual needs, you may:

• Provide companionship and encourage clients to get the most from their day

• Support clients with washing, dressing and other personal care

• Assist with medication in line with your training and care plans

• Prepare meals

• Help with shopping and light housekeeping

• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

What we are looking for

You will need to:

• Be available for some peak times including early mornings/ evenings/ weekends

• Weekend availability proportionate to your weekday working - can be alternate weekends

• Hold a full driving licence that is valid in the UK

• Have access to a suitable vehicle [and business-use insurance]

• Have a genuine desire to help others

• Be kind, patient, dependable and positive

• Work well both independently and as part of a team

Experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer or Healthcare Assistant is welcome, but it is not essential. People from customer service, retail, hospitality, childcare, education, beauty, catering, cleaning and many other sectors often bring valuable transferable skills to care.

With full training and ongoing support, this could be the beginning of a rewarding new career.

Right at Home is an equal-opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.