Home Care Assistant

Cole & Yates Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-quality local homecare provider is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support elderly clients in Ledbury. The role offers flexible hours between 16 and 35 per week, competitive pay rates, and provides full training. Candidates should have previous experience in care, a valid UK driving licence, and the passion to help others. Benefits include mileage pay, holiday, and the chance to complete NVQs in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Paid mileage

Full, paid in-house training

20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Full and valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Living within 7 mile radius of Ledbury.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day.
• Personal care.
• Administering medication.
• Assisting Clients with washing and dressing.
• Shopping.
• Housekeeping.
• Meal preparation.
• Taking Clients for appointments or outings.

Skills

Previous experience as a Care Assistant

Genuine passion to help others

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

We are recruiting for a Home Care Assistant on behalf of a high-quality local homecare provider who support elderly clients in Ledbury and the surrounding towns and villages to live fulfilling and independent lives in the comfort of their own homes.

On offer for the successful Home Care Assistant is:

• Set hourly rates Monday to Friday until 5pm of GBP13.00, Weekdays after 6pm this rises to GBP13.50 and at Weekends to GBP14.50.
• A role that offers flexible hours of between 16 and 35 which are agreed during the interview process.
• Paid mileage - 45p per mile and paid travel time.
• Double pay for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
• Blue light card.
• 20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (Pro Rata based on hours / days worked)
• Pension scheme.
• Full, paid in-house training provided.
• All training and office meetings paid.
• Flexible shifts to support your work/life balance.
• Issued with full PPE and required equipment to keep you safe at work.
• Opportunity to complete NVQ level 2,3&4 in Health and Social care. (Would be in own time though)
• An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do.
• The opportunity to be part of a family feel , supportive team of Home Carers.

Duties of a Home Care Assistant will include:

• Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day.
• Personal care.
• Administering medication.
• Assisting Clients with washing and dressing.
• Shopping.
• Housekeeping.
• Meal preparation.
• Taking Clients for appointments or outings.

To be considered as a Home Care Assistant you will need:

• Ideally previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or from working within the NHS for over two years.
• A full and valid UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle.
• Have a genuine passion to want to help others.
• Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude.
• Have the right to work in the UK. (Please note the hiring company is not looking to sponsor anyone to work for them).
• To be living within a 7 mile radius of Ledbury and be happy to travel to clients home around the area.