Weekend Care Assistant

Home Instead; Chestfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Travel time paid

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Well-being benefit scheme

Award-winning training

Opportunities for career development

Supportive office team

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking compassionate Care Professionals to join our Medway team. You will provide non-medical support to help clients stay independent at home, with a focus on dignity, respect and reliable visits.

You don’t need prior care experience as comprehensive training will be provided, and you will be part of a supportive local team. The role involves driving to client homes, flexible hours including alternate weekends, and delivering meaningful companionship and practical support.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, helping your client wash and dress
• Meal preparation and light house work
• Accompanying your client to appointments
• Companionship

Job description

Job Description

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 in Medway as a Care Professional. As a Care Professional, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

You don’t even require experience as we will support you with all the training you’ll need!!! ***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 **

However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. 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.

• Care visits of one hour or more for you to care without feeling rushed;
• Hourly rate between £13 to £14
• Mileage allowance/40p per mile
• Travel Time Paid
• Pension Scheme;
• Paid annual leave;
• Well-being Benefit Scheme;
• Award Winning Training;
• Opportunities for career development;
• Kind, supportive and welcoming office team who will regularly show their appreciation for your hard work.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required for this role. The only qualifications you will need are a smile, a kind, caring nature and a willingness to help people in your local community.

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

Additional Information

In order to be considered for this position, you must truly care and really want to make a difference to each and everyone of our clients lives!

It is preferable that you have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Please note, this role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.