Home Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Home Instead offers an exciting role for a Home Care Assistant in Pocklington & Brough. The role involves providing companionship, meal preparation, and personal care to clients. Flexible part-time hours allow for a great work-life balance, and competitive pay rates are complemented by various perks including paid travel and rewards.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Paid Travel and wait time

Free Care certificate

Free City and Guild dementia course

Career progression opportunities

Rewards and Recognition programme

Market-leading hourly wage

Various contracts to suit lifestyle

Qualifications

• Willing to be a team player.
• Professional manner at all times.
• Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
• Own car and business insurance required.
• Able to work alternative weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Accompany clients to appointments.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Assist with personal care.

Skills

Team Player

Professional Manner

Friendly Attitude

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our team at Home Instead Pocklington & Brough.

Location: The role is based in the Pocklington or Brough areas, depending on your location.

Pay: We offer competitive hourly rates of £12.60 per hour PLUS paid travel and wait time in addition to paying 30p/mile. We also pay double on all bank holidays.

• Morning Shift: 07:00 – 14:15
• Evening shift: 16:30 – 22:30
• We also work alternative weekends.

All our shift patterns are highly flexible and part-time to allow for an excellent work-life balance.

Please note: We are unable to offer any sponsorships.

• Market-leading hourly wage of £12.60 an hour!
• Minimum 1-hour visits with each client
• Free DBS check
• Paid Travel and wait time
• Sufficient travel time between calls
• Free Care certificate
• Free City and Guild dementia course
• Various contracts available to suit your lifestyle
• Career progression opportunities
• Rewards and Recognition programme
• 5* Employer

Job Description

• Companionship: everything from a chat over a cup of tea to playing a game of scrabble
• Accompaniment: to appointments or a spot of shopping
• Meal preparation: a sandwich, or a home-cooked meal
• Light housekeeping: a run around with the hoover or a spot of dusting
• Personal Care: because it's important to us all

Qualifications

What we need from you:

• Willing to be a team player.
• Professional manner at all times.
• Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
• Your own car and business insurance.
• Able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).

If you match the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further!