Home Care Assistant

Home Instead; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid award-winning training

Employee assistance program

Exclusive discounts scheme

Job summary

Home Instead in Halesworth is seeking dedicated Home Care Assistants to provide high-quality, person-focused care to clients. Enjoy flexible hours with pay rates of £13.50 per hour on weekdays and £14.00 per hour on weekends, along with enhanced rates for bank holidays.

The role includes companionship, personal care, and assistance with everyday tasks. An employee assistance program and exclusive discounts are included as perks. A caring personality and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-hour care visits.
• Ability to provide companionship and personal care.
• Experience in care sector is appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-focused care to clients.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
• Help clients with personal care like bathing and dressing.

Skills

Caring personality

Reliable transportation

Companionship skills

Meal preparation

Personal care

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 13.5 - GBP 20.25 - monthly

Company Description

Home InsteadEast Suffolkcovers Halesworth, Harleston, Eye, Framlingham, Saxmundham, Stradbroke, Bungay, Southwoldand the surrounding villages.We are a family run care provider who truly puts our team and clients before anything else.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for Home Care assistants whoare available for various visits, and have access to reliable transportation

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates -£13.50per hour week days, £14.00 per hour weekends, plus 20.25enhanced bank holiday rates
• Types of hours availableFrom 10 hours part timeor Full-time/Guaranteed contract
• Minimum 1 hour calls– so you have the time needed with client
• Mileageand travel time-paid separately
• Training- fully paidaward winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications [eg. City & Guilds]
• Employee assistance programme- available 24/7
• Exclusive discounts scheme –at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Home help 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

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! Click apply today or to learn more.