Care Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Company Description

Home Instead are hiring now! We are looking for caring individuals to join our Care Assistant team in the Plympton, Wembury and surrounding areas.

Do you go to work with a smile on your face? We do!

Job Description

Working in care, every day is different. At Home Instead we care for our clients in their own homes - we truly believe that home is where the heart is. We support people to be as independent as possible and to remain where they’re happiest. With our help, guidance and support many of our elderly clients are able to regain confidence and engage in activities that they thought they may never do again.

With a minimum call time of 1 hour, your tasks may include:

• Helping someone with their morning and evening routines, this may involve supporting them with personal care tasks.
• Preparing them healthy and delicious meals through the day.
• Assist with household tasks such as cleaning & laundry.
• Completing messages for clients, such as grocery shopping or supporting them to an appointment.
• Getting out on a social activity - like going out for coffee or supporting a client with a hobby.
• Above all, you will be there to provide that essential companionship service which is at the heart of everything that we do.

Why choose Home Instead?

• Full time or Part time hours available between 6.45am and 9pm
• 1 hour minimum call times - this means less travelling and more time to make a difference with your client.
• We provide full, industry leading training. Our training ensures you have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your role.
• Competitive rates of pay -£13per hour on weekdaysand £14 an hour at weekends.
• Paid mileage on qualifying journeys.
• Ongoing support - our dedicated team are here to provide support and guidance whenever you need it.
• Amazing benefits: including high street store, hotels and cinema discounts.
• Great work life balance.
• Work in a role where you are truly making a difference to people's lives.

Qualifications

No previous experience required as training is provided.Due to the nature of the role you must have access to reliable transport as you may be required to assist a client to an appointment or to enable them to continue with a hobby or interest.

Additional Information

If you're resilient and a caring person who wants a great career and job satisfaction, as a Care Professional please click I'm interested or contact the office and speak to Martin or Siobhan on 01752 938220 today!

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.