Care Assistant

  • Full-time
  • Date Advert Closes: 02 January 2025

Company Description

Home Instead is a trusted and compassionate care provider dedicated to delivering the highest quality of support to individuals in need. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team members.

At Home Instead Ascot, we’re more than a care company – we’re a family. With hours available, fantastic benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance, we aim to support our team as much as we support our clients.

We are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals in maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life. Your responsibilities will include:

Hours: 08:00 – 14:00 & 16:45 – 21:45 Monday – Sunday (Alternative Weekends)

Location: Ascot, Camberley, Wokingham & Bracknell

What You'll Enjoy as Our Care Assistant:

  • Competitive Pay: £14.00/hour on weekdays, £16.00/hour on weekends.
  • Guaranteed Income Contract – steady income for a fixed number of hours each month.
  • Mileage Compensation: 45p per mile.
  • Stable Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time positions with guaranteed monthly pay.
  • Minimum 1-Hour Visits: Ensuring quality time with clients.
  • Local Shifts: Reducing your travel distance, and we cover mileage.
  • Comprehensive Training: Great induction for new Care Assistants and ongoing support.
  • Supportive Environment: A dedicated office team and a circle of happy Care Assistants.
  • Career Growth: Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.
  • Referral Scheme: £300 for referring friends with an easy-to-use app to track points.
  • Benefits: Paid holidays and pension for all staff.

 

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Engaging in companionship activities and coordinating outings for clients.
  • Assisting with personal hygiene, maintaining household cleanliness, and preparing meals.
  • Running errands such as grocery shopping and collecting prescriptions.
  • Supporting with medication administration and facilitating mobility within homes.
  • Managing household duties, encompassing cleaning and laundry tasks.

Qualifications

What We Look For in You;

  • Adaptability and a personable nature.
  • Genuine willingness to prioritise the well-being of others.
  • Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work.
  • Legal right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

If you're a compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact in someone's life every day, we would love to hear from you.

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