Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for adults with a mission to provide high quality and compassionate care. With a minimum visit of one hour, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation, we are proud to offer a wide range of one-to-one services tailored to each client's needs. What sets us apart is we match our Care Professionals to our Clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust which enables us to provide personalized support and not only adds value to your client's day, but yours too. Home Instead is proud to offer continuity of care meaning not only will our clients be seeing a familiar face, but our staff too.

Job Description

The Role of a Care Assistant

Home Instead is looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients in Retford and Gainsborough.

We are seeking caring individuals who can support our clients and offer both full-time and part-time positions.

Care assistants support clients in the community to live and remain in their own home. Due to the nature of the role in the community, you must be willing to travel around Rotherham and commit to working a combination of the following shift times: 7am – 2.30pm and 3.45pm – 9.45pm, including alternative weekends and bank holidays and at least two evening shifts per week.

We require applicants to have a valid driving licence, access to a car, and be willing to add business insurance to their insurance policy.

You will support clients with:

• Personal care tasks
• Medication
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Shopping
• General companionship and wellbeing
• Taking clients to medical appointments

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build professional relationships
• Reliability, trustworthiness, and respect for confidentiality
• Physical stamina to assist with mobility and personal care tasks
• Patience, empathy, and understanding towards clients' needs
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills for accurate record-keeping
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and health screenings
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable, but not essential

Additional Information

We provide you with:

• £12.30 per hour
• Travel time paid and mileage allowance
• Paid induction
• Double time paid on Bank Holidays
• Two week cancellation protection
• Paid training updates & supervisions
• Every second weekend off
• Holiday pay