Home Care Assistants

Care South; Ilminster; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Part-time

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Paid travel time

Mileage allowance 40p/mi

Enhanced Bank Holidays

Induction and training

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programmes

Descrizione del lavoro

Care South is seeking a Weekend Home Care Assistant to join our Somerset-based Home at Home team covering Chard and Ilminster. You will be paid £13.50–£15.50 per hour, with 40p per mile mileage allowance and paid travel time.

This part-time, weekend-only role requires a driving licence and access to a vehicle, with shifts 07:00-14:00 and/or 16:00-22:00. We offer generous benefits including enhanced bank holiday rates, a contributory pension, DBS support and ongoing training.

Competenze

• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not required.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Flexible in the hours you can work and ability to work every other weekend.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to undertake one.

Mansioni

• Deliver person-centred care in clients' homes.
• Provide high-quality support to enable individuals to remain independent.
• Support clients to build confidence and remain independent.
• Assist with personal care such as personal hygiene, toileting and dressing.

Conoscenze

Driving Licence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

Weekend Home Care Assistant - Chard and Ilminster

Company Name

Care at Home - Somerset

All Locations

Chard, Ilminster

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Advertising Salary

£13.50 - £15.50 per hour

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Function

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About The Role

Role: Weekend Home Care Assistant

Location: Chard, Ilminster and the surrounding areas

Pay: £13.50 - £15.50 per hour

Travel: £12.71 per hour + 40p per mile mileage allowance

Hours: Part time hours - Weekends only

Shift Pattern: 07:00 - 14:00 and/or 16:00 - 22:00

As a Home Care Assistant with Care South, we ensure you are paid for not just your contact time but also 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 Somerset Care at Home team, supporting clients with a variety of needs in their own homes in Various locations across Somerset.

This Home Care Assistants 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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