Live-In Care Assistant

Home Instead; Folkestone and Hythe District; On-site; GBP 1,253,616 - 1,653,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay rates

Fully Paid training programme

Care Certificate Qualification

Pension

Birthday Gift

Annual Company Party

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high street brands

Career development opportunities

Daily/Weekly support

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking Live In Care Assistants in Folkestone and Hythe. This role focuses on providing essential support to clients, assisting them with daily routines such as mobility, bathing, and companionship. Ideal candidates will have a caring and compassionate nature, with previous experience in a care setting. The position offers a fulfilling work environment and a comprehensive training program, emphasizing personal growth and support within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in care home or domiciliary care setting is essential.
• Ability to assist with daily routines and medication management.
• Willingness to prepare light meals and assist with light housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mobility and daily routines.
• Provide companionship and listen to clients' life stories.
• Help track medication and organize the home for safety.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Good listening skills

Job description

• Compensation: from GBP 3,112,025 - hourly

Company Description

We are looking for Live In Care Assistants availability in the community of Folkestone and Hythe, Kent.

Working for Home Instead we hope will give you a tremendous sense of pride and work fulfilment as you are able to impact the lives of vulnerable people in our communities.

Working in our care team is more than just a job, we are one family and we support each other. We pull together to help each other in helping others and we are all working towards one goal-to help people live their best life, no mater their age, ability, health or state of mind. Everyone of our clients is special, and deserves the best care within their own home.

Job Description

Do you have the skills to be an amazing Care Assistant/Support Worker?

Each day will be different, and you’ll need to think on your feet—whether it’shelping a client withmobility, assisting them with daily routines likebathing and dressing, or simply sitting down to enjoy a cup of tea together.

You will need a listening ear, ready to hear incredible life stories, and sometimes, offering a simple chat to brighten our clients’ day. And providing an extra pair of eyes when needed, tokeep track of medication, or helping a client find their glasses.

You don’t need to be a Michelin star chef, but if you can make a cup of tea andhelp prepare a light meal, you’re just who we need. You might also be called upon to help withlight housekeepingor organising their home so that it’ssafe and comfortable.

As one of our Care Assistants/Support Workers you will directly benefit from:

• Great pay rates of £910to £1200
• Fully Paid training programme
• Care Certificate Qualification
• Pension
• Birthday Gift
• Annual Company Party
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on high street brands through our benefit programme
• Career development with opportunities to progress further
• Daily/Weekly support

Qualifications

Previous experience of working within a care home, domiciliary care or other care setting is essential. You will also need to be caring, compassionate and a good listener.