Home Care Assistant

Do you want to work with a fun, supportive team that appreciates YOU and the work you do?

We are seeking enthusiastic, kind and caring people to join our care assistant team in WESTON & WORLE.

This is a part time position, but you will have the same, regular hours each week.

You will be visiting people in their own homes to help them with all elements of their daily routines depending on their specific requirements, and provide meaningful companionship at the same time. This may also involve providing personal care assistance.

We offer:

• Pay rate of £12-15 per hour, double pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid travel time plus paid mileage.
• A range of guaranteed hours contracts available e.g.: 12, 16, 30 hours p/week. Or zero-hours to suit your availability.
• Your pay, whenever you need it - take a portion of your pay early, no need to wait until payday.
• Paid holiday, even on a zero-hour contract.
• Paid training and shadowing.
• DBS fee paid (after a qualifying period)
• Regular working pattern with the same Clients.
• 24/7 on call support and a friendly and supportive office team.
• Regular team meetings, training updates and support visits.
• Free qualifications such as NVQ diplomas and Level 2 certificates in a variety of topics PLUS fully funded City & Guilds qualification in Dementia.
• Free polo shirt, satchel and PPE.
• Free access for you AND your family to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee of the month recognition, staff appreciation schemes and regular staff social events.
• Access to our Home Instead benefits including discounts in high street shops, restaurants, on holidays, and much more.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme and company pension.

This is a fantastic, rewarding role and you will really be making a difference to someone's life.

Qualifications:

The right candidate for this role will need to be available 4 out of 5 weekdays, plus every other weekend. Set hours contracts available, discussion at interview. Contract options will be based on your availability. 

No previous care assistant experience is needed, just your natural caring qualities. We will support you with full training, shadow shifts and introductions to all you new clients.

Having a full, UK driver's licence and your own car is essential due to some tasks that may be involved like shopping trips, taking to appointments etc.

We provide free ongoing learning and development opportunities such as the Care Certificate, Health and Social Care diplomas and an extensive range of distance learning courses.

Additional information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We require successful candidates to have an enhanced DBS check and provide a minimum of 4 references before they can start work.