Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care

  • Scarborough, North Yorkshire
  • £12.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 16 days ago
What our team say they love about working at Home Instead:1) Minimum 1 hour visits with clients at scheduled times2) Range of options for working patterns3) It's incredibly rewarding working with older people4) Standards of care that pass "the mum test"Job DescriptionAs a care assistant / support worker / care professional there's lots of benefits including;Guaranteed hours contractsMOT paid for each year45p per mile mileage reimbursementOvertime availableEmployee referral bonus programme - £250 for each referralTraining - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications funded by Home Instead YorkEmployee assistance programme - available 24/7Exclusive discounts scheme - at supermarkets, utility providers and moreStaff holiday home - you get to use our holiday home in NorthumberlandWorking PatternsWe are looking for people to work either mornings or evenings. You could combine both if you want to have closer to full time hours.Most of our client visits are between 8am and 2pm, but we also have the opportunity to work in the evening if that suits you better.Depending on what you want to earn, you would work 2 or 3 week days plus alternate weekends.Community Care Assistant responsibilities:We refer to or team as Care Professionals, but the role can be known as care assistant or support worker. It 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 visitHelp with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light houseworkAccompanying to appointments or shoppingPersonal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independentQualificationsThere are no specific qualifications required, but we really value any transferrable experience you might have.Additional Information
  • Award winning training, development and support
  • Excellent rates of pay - rising to £12.00 per hour in 2023, double on bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Wellness programme
  • Store discount
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
Requirements:
  • Driving licence and vehicle
  • Availability to work alternate weekends
This position is within the UK, so would require you to be within a reasonable travel distance to York.

Home Instead Senior Care