Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care

  • Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 17 days ago
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 staff to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.Job DescriptionAre you free on Fridays and Saturdays ?Can you help our clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes?We are looking for staff who are available between 7:00 to 22.00 on Fridays and Saturday's.Our hours for this position can fit very nicely around the existing commitments you have. Perhaps you are a retiree that has no desire to retire? Maybe you're a mother with children about to fly the nest into adulthood? No matter what stage of life you are in, if you care, we want to hear from you!You are required to be a driver to apply for this position, over 18 and live in the Huntingdon area.
  • Excellent pay rates - from £10.80 - £11.50 plus enhanced rate for working bank holidays.
  • Clients local to you. Introductions/ Shadows to all clients.
  • Minimum 1 hour calls - No 15 minute care calls. This will enable you to spend the needed valuable time with the client.
  • Mileage allowance at 30p a mile.
  • Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities. We also have access to specialist training/ qualifications e.g., City & Guilds Alzheimer's and End of Life. Career progress.
  • Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
  • Exclusive discounts scheme - at supermarkets, utility providers and more
  • Referral Programme - £100 per referral.
  • Full PPE provided.
Responsibilities:
Here's what you could be doing:
  • 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
  • Supporting clients to complete their morning and evening routines
We are looking for kind and compassionate people like you to join our Home Instead community. Whether you have direct experience in care, personally or professionally, or are just starting out - we offer industry leading training to all our carers to help you help others.Click “Apply” today or call our friendly Recruiter Jo on 01480 454293 for a chat.THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.QualificationsWe value life skills so no experience required.Additional InformationIf you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone's life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Home Instead Senior Care