Part Time

**Company Description**
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship 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. We match our Carers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

As one of our care assistants, you’ll be earning £13.25 - £14.25 per hour with industry-leading training and support provided.

You will be required to work alternative weekends and due to the nature of the role, you will need a full UK driving license & access to reliable transportation to visit your clients.

This is a totally unique care sector opportunity - We will carefully match you to your own small circle of older adults in your local community and you will support them to live happy, independent lives by providing:

- Prompting & assisting your clients with their medication
- Support getting in & out of the shower & getting dressed
- Help to & from the loo
- Preparing simple meals and light household duties
- Companionship, a cup of tea & a natter
- Shopping tips, social calls, appointments, clubs hobbies (own car advantageous)

**The Benefits of Becoming a Care Assistant**
- Part-time hours are available between 16-36 hours per week (unfortunately, we cannot offer purely school hours or full-time as each employee only has a small circle of their own regular clients)
- If you have some availability mornings (ideally starting at 07:45) or tea/evening times (ideally starting at 16:30) & a couple of hours alternate weekends, then this position could fit around your other interests & commitments
- Excellent training is provided and you’ll meet some like-minded people
- The biggest benefit of all is making a difference every day and putting a smile on your client’s face.

**Qualifications**
- A nurturing and empathetic nature, with a heartfelt desire to assist others.
- Strong communication skills, both in speaking and writing.
- The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
- Adaptability to meet the diverse and changing needs of our clients.
- Dedication to providing continuous, high-quality care throughout the year.
- No prior experience in care is needed, as we provide comprehensive training.

**Additional Information**
Home Instead have won multiple awards over the years and have built an excellent reputation in the local area for truly first-class care. This home care service with the personal touch is different to any other care organisation in the area, providing a minimum of 1-hour home visits to a predominantly private client base, but the focus being on companionship and loneliness prevention. The average visiting time is actually far higher at about 80 minutes and our friendly office team take onto account travel time and distances as well so you’ll be visiting clients within a pre-agreed area to suit you.