Home Care Assistants

Care South; Ferndown; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

40p per mile mileage allowance

Enhanced Bank Holidays rate

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Free DBS check

Employee referral bonus scheme

Job summary

Care South is seeking Home Care Assistants in Ferndown to provide compassionate, in-home support. The role involves delivering person-centred care, supporting clients to maintain independence, and assisting with daily personal care tasks.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. We offer paid travel time, a generous 40p per mile mileage allowance, enhanced bank holiday rates, and a range of benefits including a pension, DBS, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Previous care experience is not required but desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care that makes a difference.
• Provide high-quality support to help clients stay independent.
• Assist with personal care such as hygiene, toileting and dressing.

Skills

Driving licence

Independent worker

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

About The Role

Role: Home Care Assistant
Location: Ferndown

Pay: £13.70 - £15.70 per hour
Travel: £12.71 per hour + 40p per mile mileage allowance

Hours: Full-time and part-time and bank positions available

Shift Pattern: 7:00 - 15:00 and/or 15:00 - 22:00

As a Home Care Assistant with Care South, we ensure you are paid not just your contact time, but also for your travel time. On top of this we pay a generous mileage rate of 40p per mile.

Care South, a leading not for profit charity, have exciting opportunities for Home Care Assistants to join our Poole Care at Home team, supporting clients with a variety of needs in their own homes.

This Home Care Assistant role is community-based; it is essential applicants hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Rewards and Benefits

• Paid travel time
• Enhanced rate on Bank Holidays
• 40p per mile mileage allowance, paid fortnightly
• Online/retail discounts
• Paid induction and training
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Free DBS check
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Staff association
• Onsite learning and development team
• Career progression
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes

What You'll Be Doing & Why You'll Love Working with Us

You will receive a comprehensive induction with:

• Ongoing training and development
• Support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues
• You will be delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference
• Providing high-quality support to enable individuals to remain independent
• You will support our clients to build confidence and remain independent
• As a valued member of our team, Home Care Assistants are key to helping us provide good quality care our clients deserve
• You will be responsible for the needs of clients and ensuring their dignity
• You will help with personal care such as personal hygiene, toileting, and dressing

Care is at the HEART of everything we do, it's values that inspire us, not profits.

About you

• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not required
• You will have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexible in the hours you can work and ability to work every other weekend
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• You will hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or prepared to undertake one

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship

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