Weekend Care Assistant

Company Description

At Home Instead Andover and East Wiltshire, we provide exceptional care and support to our clients. Our team is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for those in our care through compassionate, personalised service enabling our elderly clients to remain independent in their own homes.

We are currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic Weekend Care Assistant to join our dynamic team. If you are looking to top up your income with just a couple of hours or need full-time hours to free you up during the week, we can offer up to 16 hours over Saturday and Sunday, so do give us a quick call on 01672 555560 to chat about what we can offer or click the apply button now.

Job Description

As a Weekend Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to our clients. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Aid with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
2. Administer medication reminders and assist with medication management as directed
3. Assist with mobility, transfers, and positioning as needed
4. Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
5. Perform light housekeeping tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, and tidying
6. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client care activities

What we can offer:

1. £12.70 per care hour subject to Care Certificate
2. Paid travel time and mileage at 45p per mile
3. Varied scheduling options - we work hard to meet your availability
4. Paid introductions to clients before having to deliver care
5. Ongoing paid comprehensive training
6. Ongoing support
7. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
8. Rewarding work that makes a positive difference in the lives of others
9. High street discount scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is an advantage but not essential (full training provided)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation due to the large rural location we cover.

Additional Information

• This role is subject to references and DBS check
• Must live within a reasonable traveling distance of SN9 Postcode
• Ability to work in at least one of the areas we cover: Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth and surrounding villages.
• Regrettably we do not have a sponsorship license at this time.
• This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.