Home Care Assistant / Care Professional

Castleford, West Yorkshire
£13.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Join Our Expanding Team at Home Instead Castleford & Selby - We Have a Vacancy for a Compassionate Part Time Care Assistant from 10-16 hours per week.Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive on making a positive impact in your community? Do you drive and have access to a vehicle? If so, we'd love to hear from you! At Home Instead, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care for elderly clients, allowing them to stay independent in their own homes. Our award-winning family-run service is part of Home Instead, the UK's leading home care provider.Why Join Our Team?

Comprehensive Training: No prior experience in domiciliary care or residential care? No problem! All training will be provided.
The Times Top Rates Employer.
Minimum 1-Hour Visits: Ensuring quality time with clients.
Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive pay rates of £13/hour on weekdays, £13.50/hour on weekends. Time and a half and double time on bank holidays.
Travel Reimbursement: We offer up to 30p per mile for travel expenses.
Travel Time Pay: £13 - £13.50 per hour between clients.
Employee Benefits: Take advantage of our employee discount schemes and referral bonuses, pension contribution and employee assistance programme,
Supportive Environment: Locally run and operated with an a open door policy.
Career Growth: Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:As a Home Instead Care Professional, you'll play a crucial role in supporting clients in their own homes. Your tasks may include:

Personal care
Companionship
Home help
Assisting with medication
Meal preparation
Promoting independence
Work as part of a team, effectively communication with the office team as well as other care professionals.

Requirements:

Compassionate Approach: We value kindness and a caring nature over experience. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to help, we want to hear from you.
Reliable Transport: Access to a reliable form of transport (such as a car) is essential.
Availability: Commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week, including mornings, evenings and every other weekend.
Location: Be based in or around the Garforth, Castleford, Pontefract area.
Transport: Must have full UK Driving License and access to vehicle.

What We Offer:

Paid Introduction and Training: Get started with confidence through our paid induction and shadowing calls.
Employee Referral Scheme: Refer friends or family and earn rewards.
Pension and Holiday Pay: Enjoy additional benefits.
Career Progression: Opportunities to complete qualifications such as NVQ in Health and Social Care.

Join Our Collaborative Team:If you're ready for a change from your current role-whether it's in retail, hospitality, supermarket, cleaning, or office administration-click “apply now.” Our team will be in touch to discuss how we can make a difference together.Note: This role is UK-based, and right-to-work verification is part of the recruitment process. All applicants will undergo a face-to-face interview at our office in Castleford. Due to our clients living in rural areas, a valid driving license and reliable transport are required.Job Types: Part-time, PermanentPay: From £13.00 per hourExpected hours: 10-16 per week with potential to increase if desired.QualificationsNo qualifications required, as full induction training is provided with ongoing development and support.Applicants must have full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.Additional InformationWhat We Look For in You, Our Care Professionals:

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.

If any questions, please feel welcome to call us on 01977 801070 for more information.

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