Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Kendal, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

Company Description
**Do you want to give back to your local community, by providing OUTSTANDING care to individuals who need extra support to stay at home where they feel the most comfortable?**

Home Instead knows that you are not “just a carer” and we value what you do. We are looking for reliable and compassionate people to join our growing team. As a Care Professional your role will include:

- Delivering person-centred care to our clients the way you would want your loved ones to be treated. You could be helping with personal care, light housekeeping, companionship and more, all to ensure your client’s wellbeing by feeling comfortable and safe in their home.
- Paid travel around Kendal and surrounding villages to support your clients - a Full UK Driving License and access to reliable transport is ESSENTIAL
- Spending 1 hour or longer with your clients to build a relationship.
- Paid training with our Registered Nurse Dinah. This training is always ongoing as we believe the difference between a good carer and an outstanding one is the training
- Full support from our Office Support Team 24/7

Home Instead is the UK’s most recommended home care provider on homecare.co.uk. We are proud to be rated 9.9/10 and rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.

Our personal pledge to is support and train our staff to be the very best to enable them to deliver the kind of care we would want for our own loved ones - nothing less.

**What do our Care Professionals say about working for Home Instead South Lakes? Read their testimonials below**

Abigail says: _“Working for Home Instead was like joining a family. Not just do I get to look after my clients in the way I would like my mum to be looked after but I feel looked after as well. I get paid a good wage that reflects management understanding the rising cost of living, but also because management give me the support, time and trust I need to do the best job I can. This is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever done for a company that really does what it promises, care for people.”_

Nathalie says: _“It’s a lovely feeling when you help someone, very rewarding and everyone has been very supportive and helpful. I was worried about my first visits but with everyone behind you and good training, you know you can do it”_

Rachel says: _“I am very grateful for all the training I have received and all the opportunities that I have been given. This role is so rewarding, and I love using my experience and knowledge to help newer Care Professionals and especially if they haven’t done care before, I can help guide them.”_

**Job Description**:
**As a Care Professional you will benefit from**:

- Rewarding pay of up to £16.50 per hour and double time on Bank Holidays
- PAID travel, waiting and training time of £13.50 PLUS Mileage
- Minimum ONE-HOUR visits
- Bespoke PAID training programmes with our Registered Nurse, Dinah, Including City and Guilds training in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care and Parkinson’s training, End of Life and Frailty Training
- Career Progression Opportunities, Office Support Roles, Level 3 and further qualifications
- Employee referral bonus of £250 and anniversary bonus of £250
- Regular staff meet ups and social events including coffee mornings and quarterly staff meetings
- Pension Scheme
- Paid DBS Check
- Supportive work environment that centres on your wellbeing including a Wellness program, including free counselling and legal advice for you and your family, discounted health and dental cash plans for yourself and your family
- Discounts at a local gym and garage, discounted health assessments with BUPA and hundreds of high street discounts and more

**For more information please visit our Facebook Page and Website, links below.**

**THIS ROLE REQUIRES A FULL UK DRIIVNG LICENSE AND ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORT**

**THE APPLICANT MUST LIVE IN THE SOUTH LAKES AREA


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