Part Time Care Assistant (Weekdays & Alternate Weekends)- **Drivers Only**
About this role
Company Description
Why just work when You Can Care?
Full driving licence with access to a vehicle essential in order to support our clients to the fullest and must be available to work alternate weekends
Guaranteed Hours Contract to work across Gillingham, Rainham, Chatham & Rochester
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With visits of one hour or more, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.
· 5* Employer Award
· Rated No.1 in the Elite top 100 Franchises 2020
· Franchise of the Year Gold Winner in the British Franchise Awards
We can offer you
Job Description
We can offer you
- Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
- Excellent wages of £13 to £14per hour, double pay for bank holiday
- Paid Mileage
- Paid Holiday
- Mileage
- Guaranteed hours contracts
- Refer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend
- 100’s of online & in-store discounts to be used and enjoyed.
- Paid Face to Face training + Online Learning and Development programme.
- Paid meet & greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)
- No uniforms
- DBS fully refunded
- 20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbies to help you and your client enjoy your time together.
- Minimum visits of one hour so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client.
- A variety of shifts available.
- Blue Light discount card and Exclusive discount scheme
- Pension scheme
- 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)
- Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5
Care Assistant responsibilities:
Being a Care Assistant 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 visit
- Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
- Accompanying to appointments or shopping
- Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Qualifications
Full Time (40 hours per week) - 07:30 to 14:30 then 16:30 until 22:00 including alternate weekends.
Guaranteed contracts
Our shift pattern guarantees two weekend's off a month.
Additional Information
Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us at 01634557070 to learn more.
You can also email our Retention and Recruitment Lead of Medway, Swale & Sheppey at:
Company at a glance
As the world’s leading provider of in-home care, we help older adults live safely and independently at home, without sacrificing their quality of life. Whether they need occasional respite care or full-time support, our Care Pros are carefully selected to provide the best care, giving families peace of mind.
With the support of our parent company, Honor Technology, Home Instead is reshaping the aging experience—combining the latest innovations in home care with the compassion that has guided us for over 30 years.
Top Benefits
- Paid mileage
- Paid holiday
- Refer a friend bonus
- Online and in-store discounts
- Paid training
- DBS refund
- Blue light discount card
- Pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Fully funded NVQ
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