Care Assistant

Job summary

Why choose Home Instead over other Care companies?

• To make us different we don't do visits of less than 1 hour, that way you can spend quality care time with your client, doing required tasks and activities that your client wants to do.
• Competitive hourly rate of pay per hour with double pay on Bank Holidays.
• Paid mileage and Paid Travel time, we believe in paying our staff fairly for their time.
• Industry Leading Training: our training programs have been produced to ensure you have the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role.
• Care Certification: Once you have completed your extended training, you will receive an industry recognised Care Certificate.
• Ongoing Learning and Qualifications: We give you the opportunity to gain NVQ's and further specialised training, if that is something you would like to do.
• Amazing benefits: Money off high street stores, hotels, cinemas and more. You will also have the opportunity to purchase a Blue Light Card, giving you discounts on holidays, shopping, insurance and so much more.
• Wellness programme free to use at your leisure.
• Ongoing 24/7 support: Our dedicated team are there to provide guidance and support whenever you need it. We believe that no question is a silly question.

What is the Role of a Care Professional?

Becoming a care assistant involves supporting the most vulnerable in your community which involve a mixture of tasks.

• Do you have a passion for supporting others in a caring compassionate way?
• You don't have to be a gourmet chef but you must be able to help provide nutritious meals and drinks during the day.
• You don't have to be a qualified nurse but you must be able to assist with medication reminders , this can be an important part of your role.
• We don't need you to be a personal stylist but you will assist your client to select their clothes for the day after you have helped them with personal care.
• Can you chat and communicate with a variety of people? You will build caring meaningful relationships with clients, their families and healthcare professionals.
• Our care assistants are always reliable, trustworthy and are excellent timekeepers, it's important to be at your clients house on time as they look forward to seeing your smiling face.
• Are you able to support people in remote locations at the time they need support, are you willing to go the extra mile?
• This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.
• Must have flexibility to support clients early mornings, evenings and at least alternate weekends as required.

Interested? Try a new meaningful career in Care. APPLY NOW!

Join our team of dedicated Care Assistants and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.