Care Assistant - 7am-10.30am-17.5 hours a week - £12.00-£13.00 per hour

  • Contract
  • Date Advert Closes: 01 September 2023

Company Description

*WORKING 7am-10.30am/3.5 hours a day/17.5 hours a week - 4  weekdays and only every other weekend-£12.00-£13.00  per hour PLUS BENEFITS*  GUARANTEED HOURS  

The role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process  

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.  

Job Description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Harrogate, Ripon and Thirsk as a part time Care Professional.  

 We offer excellent support and benefits:

  •         We are a Real Living Wage Employer 
  •         Fixed working pattern 7am-9.30am/3.5hours a day 
  •         Weekends are important so you have every other weekend free   
  •         Part time to suit your lifestyle but with guaranteed hours
  •         £12.00-£13.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications) 
  •         Length of service pay increases and rewards  
  •         Travelling time between Clients at  £12.00 per hour
  •         Petrol Allowance at 40p a mile
  •         Paid Annual MOT Check
  •         Well-Being Benefit Scheme for you and your family
  •         Birthdays are Special, so you have a days holiday on your birthday
  •         Retail Discount Scheme
  •         Award Winning Training which is ongoing and supportive
  •         24 hour/7 days a week management support and guidance 
  •         Paid DBS check 
  •         Cash reward for referring a friend scheme 
  •         Career development with exciting opportunities

If you're interested in joining our team as a  Care Professional, please click apply, we would love to hear from you...

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of  flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01423 774490

 

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

  • Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
  • Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
  • Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner
  • Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals
  • Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. 
  • Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions
  • Excellent time keeper who is organised and reliable
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice
  • Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance
  • Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job
  • This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body
  • Access to reliable transport is required
  • You must reside in the Harrogate, Ripon or Thirsk area  

Additional Information

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We support our clients living in and around the areas of Harrogate, Ripon and Thirsk.  

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and references.

 

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