Carer

Company Description

Home Instead South Lanarkshire has been operating in the Lanark area for 7 years providing bespoke home care services to members of the community. Home Instead South Lanarkshire covers Forth, Lanark, Kirkfieldbank, Carluke, Braidwood, Blackwood, Carnwath, Biggar, Symington and other areas in the South Lanarkshire district.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We do require that all our staff have access to their own vehicle and a full UK driving license.

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates - £13.00ph - £13.25 come first of April.
• Hours Available: This will be a guaranteed hours contract of 25 hours with availability to work up to 30.
• Minimum 1 hour call – so you have the time needed with the client.
• Employee Referral bonus - £500 refer a friend bonus.
• Mileage - 30p per mile. Paid Weekly or Monthly.
• Paid Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities including City & Guilds Dementia training, SVQ
• Employee assistance programme
• Exclusive discounts scheme
• Supportive team environment where you can help share our service with suggestions and ideas.
• Holiday Pay.
• Workplace Pension
• Full Training Package
• Welcome Bonus of up to £600 Terms and conditions apply.

Carer responsibilities:

Being a Heath care Assistant 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.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.

Qualifications

· Access to your own Vehicle

· Full UK Driving License

· Car Business Insurance

· 2 UK based Professional References

Additional Information

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Can you provide 2 UK based professional references?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence with access to own car (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person