Part Time Community Carer

TN United Kingdom; Cowes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their care assistant team. This rewarding role involves assisting clients with personal care, providing companionship, and performing light housekeeping tasks. With flexible hours and competitive pay, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community. Enjoy fully paid training, ongoing support, and exclusive discounts, all while working in a friendly and supportive environment. If you're passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Monthly team activities

Healthcare and counselling

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Exclusive discounts at high street stores

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• No previous care experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including bathing and grooming.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Offer companionship and help with travel arrangements.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Personal care assistance

Housekeeping

Companionship

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

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Join Our Care Assistant Team

Are you looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community? We have an exciting opportunity for a new care assistant to join our 'Outstanding' island team.

With no two visits being the same, daily tasks can include:

1. Assisting with personal care:
   • Provide medication reminders
   • Help with bathing, dressing, and grooming
   • Help with continence care
   • Assist with eating and drinking
2. Home help:
   • Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants, etc.)
   • Organize and tidy cupboards, check food expiry dates
   • Plan, prepare, and tidy away meals
   • Answer the door
   • Assist with pet care
   • Provide dementia/Alzheimer’s care
   • Provide respite/convalescence care
   • Assist with morning/wake-up and evening/tuck-in routines
3. Companionship:
   • Offer companionship and conversation
   • Monitor diet and eating habits
   • Stimulate and encourage through activities (e.g., clothing selection, hobbies, crafts)
   • Arrange and remind about appointments, activities, and outings
   • Help with travel arrangements
   • Organize mail and write letters
   • Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)
   • Accompany clients to appointments and social events

Does this role sound like the right fit for you?

Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licence

Qualifications

No previous care experience necessary. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who share our values of compassionate care and building meaningful relationships with clients as if they were family.

Additional Information

Join a friendly, supportive company with monthly team activities, including care assistant of the month awards.

Competitive pay from £12.50 to £13.50 per hour, with flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

Fully paid training through our award-winning courses, a mentorship/buddy system for the first 12 weeks, ongoing support, and regular refresher courses and team activities.

Access to wellness programs, healthcare, counselling, and discounts through the Blue Light Card.

Exclusive discounts at high street stores, supermarkets, utility providers, and more.

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Embark on a rewarding career with the Home Instead Isle of Wight family.

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If you are passionate about caring and motivated to help us achieve our goals, we would love to hear from you.