Care Assistants (weekdays & alternate weekends) Drivers Only

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

Job Description

We can offer you

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £13 to £14 per hour, double pay for bank holiday
• Paid Mileage
• Paid Holiday
• Mileage/40p per mile
• 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

Non Required.

 

Full Training will be Provided

Additional Requirements:

• Must hold a valid UK Driving License 
• Must have access to a car
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK

Additional Information

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.