Care Assistant

Job summary

We never do short, sharp, task-led calls, therefore, the majority of our visits are 2 hours long. We employ local people,  who drive and are specifically insured to take people out.

We schedule your visits with clients, every week on the same day and time, allowing your client to know who to expect and when, and for you to have a structure in your diary.

We support clients in the following areas: Reigate, Redhill, Merstham, Bletchingley, Tandridge, Godstone, Oxted, Westerham, Biggin Hill, Caterham, Purley, Coulsdon and the surrounding areas.

We were established in 2010, and have an 'outstanding' CQC rating.

Part-time and full-time hours are available: am, lunchtime, teatime, evening.

Being a Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career, where no two days are the same!

Duties may include:

Companionship - Ensuring your clients enjoy regular and and meaningful social interaction.  This is an extremely important part of your visit.

Home help: Supporting with everyday tasks such as light housework and meal preparation.

Accompanying clients to appointment or taking them shopping.

Personal care - Supporting clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.

Support prompting or administering medication.

Pay: £13.15 - £14.25 per hour for a two-hour visit, £15.00 - £16.10 for a one-hour visit. (Our visits are mostly 2 hours long) Plus travel supplements.

Required:

Availability - Minimum of 10 hours per week & every other weekend availability

Access to a suitable form of transport.

40p per mile for travel between your clients and 45p per mile when you take your clients into the community.

Benefits:

• Be a part of a very supportive and caring team.
• The opportunity to be part of an award-winning organization, rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), who are recognised for being an employer of choice in the local area.
• City and Guilds Accredited Dementia, Parkinson's, and End of Life Training.
• Personal development plan to support your professional standing through completion of the Care Certificate, QCF courses and opportunities for promotion from Care Assistant to Senior Care Assistant and above.
• Employee referral bonus scheme £200.
• Blue Light Card
• PPE provided 

We encourage applications from all. Home Instead is committed to diversity and inclusion and promoting the welfare of those we support and employ, and expects all staff to share these values.

Next Steps:

Once you have expressed your interest, our recruitment team will be in touch for an initial chat to tell you more about the role.  If you are successful after your interview we will apply for your DBS and references in good time so we can book you onto our next available training dates.