Part-Time, Evenings & Weekend CARE Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of care services based in Rochester is seeking a Care Assistant to support older people with personal care, companionship, and daily tasks. This role offers flexible part-time hours, industry-leading training, and competitive pay. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and a full driving license. A variety of shifts are available, making it a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a difference in their community.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid mileage

Flexibility in scheduling

Paid training

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting is beneficial.
• Passion for supporting others.
• Must have a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care.
• Prepare meals and perform light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments.
• Provide companionship.

Skills

Companionship

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

Overview

Home Instead is 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 Care Professional to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Role

Morning/Evenings/Weekends Care Assistant

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

Responsibilities

• Day to day Care Professional responsibilities can include:
• Assisting with personal care, helping your client wash and dress.
• Meal preparation and light house work
• Accompanying your client to appointments
• Companionship

What you will need

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. 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 comfortable in spending time in the company of others. A full driving licence with access to a vehicle is required to support our clients.

What we offer

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £13.25 per hour on weekdays and £13.75 per hour on weekends, double pay for bank holiday
• Paid Mileage/40p per mile
• Paid Holiday
• 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)
• No uniforms
• 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
• Pension scheme
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)
• Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Location

East Gravesend (Shorne, Higham, Cobham & Chalk)

Qualifications

Full training provided.

Additional Information

As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support. If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01634557070.

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.