Care Assistant

**Are you a retired Nurse, Care Assistant or Support Worker not ready to leave the profession you love?**

**Would you like to continue to make a real difference in your own community?**

**Are you looking for a job that suits a calmer lifestyle?**

Right at Home Portsmouth is a friendly, local homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset. We are looking for friendly, reliable, and caring people to join our team of Care Assistants.

You probably already have the skills you need to make a great Care Assistant, but we will teach you everything you need to know with our industry leading training.

**Currently we are not offering Visa sponsorship.**

**What we offer our Care Assistants**:

- Premium hourly rates 11.40 - 12.33 and additional mileage pay
- Flexible shifts close to home
- Access to high-quality training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role
- Issued with full PPE and required equipment to keep you safe at work
- Career progression opportunities and room to grow
- An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do
- A role that offers something different every day and plenty of job satisfaction
- The opportunity to be part of a ‘family feel’, supportive team of Care Assistants

**Duties will include**:

- Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day
- Personal care
- Administering medication
- Assisting Clients with washing and dressing
- Shopping
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Taking Clients for appointments or outings

**Requirements of a Care Assistant**:

- Be available for early mornings/evenings/alternate weekends
- Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to own vehicle
- Have a genuine passion to want to help others
- Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude

Right at Home Portsmouth covers the following areas: Portsmouth, Southsea, Cosham, Hilsea, Fratton, Waterloville.

Interested?
- Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics._
- Ref. RAHP_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £11.40-£12.33 per hour

Application question(s):

- What is your UK postcode?
- Do you access to your own vehicle?
- Are you available to work during evening and weekend?

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location