Home Care Assistant

Home Instead; Long Stratton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Fully paid training

Employee assistance programme

Exclusive discounts scheme

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Long Stratton is seeking Care Assistants to join their team. With excellent pay rates of £13.00 per hour on weekdays and £13.50 on weekends, this role offers guaranteed contracts and fully paid training. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with daily tasks, and supporting personal care needs. The role requires a caring personality and reliable transportation. Join a supportive community dedicated to changing lives for the better.

Qualifications

• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Experience in the care sector is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social interaction to clients.
• Assist clients with daily tasks like meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.
• Support clients with personal care including bathing and grooming.

Skills

Caring personality

Companionship

Meal preparation

Personal care

Job description

Home Instead South Norfolk covers Attleborough, Long Stratton, East Harling, Old Buckenham, Bungay and 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 who are available for various visits, and have access to reliable transportation.

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates - £13.00 per hour week days, £13.50 per hour weekends, plus £19.50 enhanced bank holiday rates
• Types of hours available From 10 hours part time or Full-time/Guaranteed contract
• Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
• Mileage and travel time - paid separately
• Training - fully paid award 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 to learn more.