Care Assistant

**Company Description**
We are expanding our team - come and work for a company that puts their caregivers at the Heart of everything we do

Visiting Angels West Leicestershire are looking for carers in Hinckley and the surrounding areas.

Our Carers are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage and support them to be successful in delivering care. We believe that care cannot be rushed that’s why we **pay travel time** between clients giving you “time to care.” **Guarantee** a 5% salary increase annually.

We redefine the role of carers in society and by doing so deliver a new standard of person-centred care.

As a carer you will be visiting our clients in their own homes. Supporting them with everyday tasks, so they can continue to live independently whilst enriching their lives in the comfort of their own homes.

**Duties will include**:

- Preparing meals and snacks.
- Helping with laundry or light housework.
- Supporting our clients to access the community.
- Prompting & administering medication.
- Companionship.
- Personal care, helping them to get up in the morning or prepare for bed in the evening, including a shower or bath.
- Assist them with dressing/undressing.

**Qualifications** If you think that you can make a difference in someone’s day and genuinely care about people, then we are what you are looking for you. Join us today**
- A caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference
- A full UK Driving License and use of a car.
- Experience is not essential as full training **(which is paid)** will be provided.
- Proof of right-to-work in the United Kingdom
- Reliability, flexibility, hard work, and honesty
- Good communication skills and a good sense of humour
- Ability to work as part of a team

**Additional Information**
**£13** an hour plus **30p** **Mileage **and **Paid Travel Time** **ON TOP of hourly rate**.

Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays plus **Paid Travel Time **plus **30p** **Mileage.**

PAID Training.

An opportunity to increase your hourly rate through our Loyalty and Career Recognition Programme.

Guaranteed hours available.

Free DBS.

Flexible Work Patterns.

£150 refer a friend scheme.

Free car valeting every six months and contribution to your annual vehicle service charge. **Does your current employer offer that?