Just A Carer- No Such Thing!

Home Instead; Coalville; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Employee referral bonus programme

Bespoke training programmes

Wellness program

Early Pay app

Matched clients based on interests

Exclusive discounts

Reimbursed DBS

Job summary

A home care service provider in Coalville is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join their team. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK driving license and have access to a personal vehicle. The role involves offering companionship and support to clients in their daily activities. With pay rates ranging from £13 to £15 an hour, hours can be flexible. Training is provided, and caregivers can expect a supportive working environment where their contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Access to your own car is necessary.
• No specific educational qualifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients and support their daily living activities.
• Ensure clients feel comfortable and valued during visits.
• Match caregiving tasks with clients based on interests.

Skills

Patience

Good communication

Empathy

Ability to listen

Job description

Providers of private luxury at‑home care; supporting our clients to live independently in their own homes - just how they want to.

Job Description

If you can tick some of these boxes, then a job at Home Instead might tick yours.

• You MUST have a big smile that will make each client’s face light up when they welcome you at the door.
• A good pair of eyes and ears are essential. Ears to listen to a lifetime’s worth of stories, and eyes to help find things that they’ve misplaced!
• Each day is varied, you’ll need to think on your feet.. and it helps to be light on them too as clients often enjoy a dance following afternoon tea.
• A GCSE in history is not required, but helping a client relive their memories by flicking through a photo album together will be sure to make their day.
• Finding joy in the little moments in life. A cuppa made “just right”
• Our Caregiver promise ensures you build great relationships with your clients helping you become an Exceptional Caregiver.

Being a Care Assistant with us

• Highest pay rates in care £13‑£15 an hour
• Door to door mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Guaranteed Pay Contracts- consistent pay for an agreed amount of hours every month
• Minimum 1‑hour calls with your own regular matched clients
• Blocked work in the same location
• Scheduled Travel time
• Mileage paid at £0.45 pence per mile from the minute you leave home
• Part time and full‑time hours available
• Early Pay app - request up to 50% of your pay

• Employee referral bonus programme (worth £500)
• Bespoke, paid training programmes - including City and Guilds certificated training in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care and Parkinson’s training, Career development and NVQ programme available.
• Wellness program, including free counselling and legal advice and discounted health and dental cash plans for yourself and your family.
• Matched clients- Using your hobbies and interests we match our Caregivers to our clients
• Visibility of your schedule - Up to 10 days in advance so you can plan life
• Client introductions- full ongoing support provided
• Open door policy- Our caregivers are always welcome to offload and join us for a cup of tea!
• Exclusive discount at high street stores, supermarkets, utility providers and much more
• Reimbursed DBS

You’ll need to bring oodles of patience, and a sense of humour. We’re a social bunch at Home Instead who love getting together for regular training (and parties!) and we will always be there to support you no matter what.

All we need from you is a full UK driving license with access to your own car and the desire to care for others, we can teach you the rest!

Why wouldn’t you join us?

Apply online now and we will be in touch for a chat!

If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.