Care Assistant v1

About Home Instead

• Home Instead Northwich & Knutsford is a leading provider of in home care services for older people.
• With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.
• You don't need to have a background in care, just a desire to help others as all training is provided!
• If you feel you have what it takes to offer care and compassion, even for only a few hours a week, we’d love to hear from you.
• If you want to make a difference, then send over your CV.
• We can't wait to talk to you about the difference you can make to someone's life!

Responsibilities

• Would you like to work in a supportive and rewarding role with a variety of shifts available?
• then this may be the job for you!
• As a home carer for our clients, you will support with the following:
• Supporting clients with daily task, such as companionship and home help
• Assisting clients with a verity of personal support.
• Support them to travel to routine appointments and days out
• Prompt/support them to take their medication(s)
• Build a supporting relationship with clients and their wider family

Document when you have completed your tasks

• Provide feedback to support the client’s ongoing person-centred care
• You will be required to provide care and support for our clients who live in these and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Have a caring nature
• Great communication skills
• willingness to make a difference in someone's life

A can-do attitude and strong work ethic

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own private vehicle
• Work as part of a team but also complete lone working

Great time keeping

• No prior care experience is needed - full training will be provided
• Alternative weekend working is required in this role.
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as this role does not offer visa sponsorship
• You will also need to live within 15 miles of Northwich.
• All we do ask is that you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport.
• We do ask that you live in or around the Northwich, Knutsford, Tarporley, Holmes Chapel and Sandbach area and drive to be considered for this role!
• Licence/Certification: UK Driving Licence (required)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
• Work Location: On the road

Preferred

• No care experience? No Problem!
• All you need is a caring nature and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Pay

• Competitive pay delivering care to clients of £14.25ph Monday to Friday 8am until 6pm & £15.25ph after 6pm and Weekends, with double time on bank holidays
• Millage paid up to 45ppm
• Employee referral bonus programme - £250 per referral

Benefits

• Competitive pay delivering care to clients of £14.25ph Monday to Friday 8am until 6pm & £15.25ph after 6pm and Weekends, with double time on bank holidays
• Millage paid up to 45ppm
• Fully funded DBS and pre-employment checks
• Variety of shift patterns available
• All calls are a minimum 1 hour , to give you time to deliver the best care & support
• In person introductions to all new clients
• Paid Training – full onboarding programme where we provide award winning training
• All ongoing training and e-learning is fully paid
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Employee referral bonus programme - £250 per referral

Exclusive high street discounts scheme

• Free Employee Assistance Program designed to support all aspects of your life!
• Regular company events designed to help colleagues connect and meet
• Take advantage of our office facilities during the day - with free refreshments to enjoy between calls
• A variety of shift patterns available to suit client needs.

Job Types

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Application question(s)

• Application question(s):
• Do you currently live within 15 miles of Northwich?

Do you require sponsorship to be able to work?

• Do you have access to your own personal transport, not public transport?
• If you have no previous care experience, please indicate why you are applying for the role?