Part-Time Caregiver with Driving | Mileage Paid & Training

Home Instead, Inc.; Rainham; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Award-winning training

Flexible working hours

Funded care qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate Care Assistants in Medway, Rochester & Gillingham. The role offers £13-£14 per hour plus mileage, with flexible hours from 10 to 36 hours per week. Successful candidates will have experience in care, a full UK driving license, and a passion for helping others. This position provides opportunities for training, career development, and a supportive team environment, ensuring every day is rewarding for both clients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• At least 1-year of experience working in the care sector.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Able to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and day-to-day tasks.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities.
• Assist with medication reminders and daily chores.

Skills

Empathetic and compassionate

Trustworthy, reliable, and punctual

Flexible, dependable, and dedicated

Job description

• Part-time

Company Description

Do you have a BIG heart?!

Rainham, Rochester & GillinghamPart-time £13 - 14 per hour plus paid mileage

Home Instead Medwayis recruitingCare Assistants in Gillingham, Rochester, Chatham, Strood & East Gravesend DA12 and surrounding areas

**Full driving licence with access to a vehicle essential in order to support our clients to the fullest and must be available to work alternate weekends **

Home Insteadis the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

As a Home Care Assistant, we will offer you:

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £13to £14per hour, double pay for bank holiday
• Paid Holiday
• Mileageand travel time
• Part time hours or guaranteed hours contracts- from 10, 16+ hours part time to 36hours guaranteed available.
• Refer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend
• 100’s of online & in-store discounts to be used and enjoyed.
• Paid Face to Face training + Online Learning and Development programme.
• Paid meet & greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)
• DBS fully refunded
• 20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbies to help you and your client enjoy your time together.
• Minimum visits of one hour so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client.
• A variety of shifts available.
• Blue Light discount card and Exclusive discount scheme
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)
• Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Duties will include:

Home Help & Light Housekeeping.Help Clients Maintain Their Independence by Assisting Them With Household Chores

Personal Care.Help Your Client Get With Mobility or to Get Ready to Start or Finish Their Day, Assistance with Bathing, etc.

Companionship.Keep Your Client Company or Take Trips Around The Local Area That You Will Both Enjoy.

Other Support.From Medication Reminders, Help with Shopping and Other Support

Job Description

What we need from you:

· Available from 7am – 2pm and 4pm – 10pm evenings and alternate weekends and during week days

·You are required to be a driverwith a full UK licence and access to your own vehicle.

Due to ongoing demand and growth, we are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team inMedway, Higham & Shorneas CAREGiver. As a CAREGiver, you willprovide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

You need at least 1-year of experience working in the care sector as a CARE Assistant working with older people providing personal care, medication, and supporting other care needs.

You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable spending time in the company of others.

• Care visits of one hour or more for you to care without feeling rushed;
• Pension Scheme;
• Paid annual leave;
• Award-Winning Training;
• Opportunities for career development;
• Kind, supportive and welcoming office team who will regularly show their appreciation for your hard work.
• Funded care qualificationsuch as NVQ 2, 3,4 which compliments your role as a CAREGiver
• Company pension
• · Paid training, including award winning, City & Guilds assured training
• Access to free counselling service – We want to ensure that you’re looked after in every way possible.
• Home Instead discount scheme – This means you’ll get discounts from many high street stores.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the care care sector/domiciliary care
• Empathetic and compassionate
• Trustworthy, reliable, and punctual
• Flexible, dependable, and dedicated

Day to day CAREGiver responsibilities can include:

· Assisting with personal care, helping your client wash and dress.

· Meal preparation and light house work

· Accompanying your client to appointments

Additional Information

If you're looking for work that is extremely rewarding and satisfactory, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01634557070 or email [e-mail]

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

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