Weekend Care Assistant Required

Home Instead; Worsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award winning training and ongoing support

Employee assistance program available 24/7

Genuine appreciation and recognition

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Worsley is looking for Care Assistants passionate about providing high-quality care. This rewarding role involves companionship, personal care, and helping clients with day-to-day tasks. All applicants must be drivers with a vehicle insured in their name. No formal care experience is necessary as full training is provided. Candidates must be over 18 and have GCSE level English. Join our community and make a difference in people's lives!

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name.
• Over 18 years old required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Assist clients with personal care like bathing and grooming.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

GCSE level English or equivalent

Job description

• Award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme- available 24/7 Your well-being is important Home Instead – you will have free, confidential access to counselling (not limited to work-related) and legal advice.
• Genuine appreciation and recognition of the important work that you will undertakeas a Care Professional with Home Instead.

Home Instead knows that you are not “just a carer” and we value what you do.

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We have been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission in 2017 and 2023.

IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLICATION - Our Care Assistants are required to work at least 2 evenings in the week and alternate weekends. Core hours are between 8am- 1pm and 4.45pm - 9.30pm, although there is potential to increase hours beyond these times.

It is ESSENTIAL be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance in order to be able to fulfil our domiciliary positions.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further.

We are looking for Care Professionals that recognise the importance of the work that they do. We need good communicators and problem solvers with a professional approach to the important work that they do. We need people that can’t help but CARE. “Just a carer?” No such thing!

Job Description

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping.

It is ESSENTIAL be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance

Qualifications

Formal care experience is not required. Experience is also welcomed.

We need you to CARE for othersandbe happy in YOUR career.We need you to help us to support our clients by providing the highest quality of care so that they can continue to live safe, well and as independently as possible in their ownhomes. We, as a company, will care for you!

It is ESSENTIAL be a driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance.

It is ESSENTIALto haveGCSE level English or equivalent.

It is ESSENTIALto be resident within Salford (non-Salford postcodes will fall into other Home Instead Office’s territories).

Formal care experience is not required- we provide full training. Your passion for taking care of someone else, being friendly whilst staying professional and your references will show that you are dependable, trust-worthy and respectful.

IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLICATION- Our Care Assistants are required to workat least 2 evenings and alternative weekends. Core hours are between 8am- 1pm and 4.45pm - 9.30pm, although there is potential to increase hours beyond these times.

You must be over 18.

Additional Information

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us0161 870 3861to learn more.

Home Insteadare committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Things to consider

The role willbe subject to a DBS check.

It is ESSENTIAL be a driver with to a vehicle insured in your name with Class A Business Insurance.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/salford-worsley/ for more information.

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