Care Assistant

7 months ago


Wincanton, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

Company Description

We are an **AWARD WINNING** family run service, part of Home Instead, the UK's leading homecare provider. With a **minimum 1 hour visits** to our clients, we focus on building relationships and supporting older adults to stay independent in their own homes for as long as possible.

**Job Description**:
**Do you enjoy helping and chatting to people** at your retail or supermarket job? Do you like making sure people feel special and happy at your hospitality role? Would you like to do a **job that really makes a difference** to people's live? Then us, here at Home Instead, would love to hear from you.

**You do not have to have experience** in Domiciliary Care, Residential Care, as a Support Worker in Community (although it would be a bonus) as we provide **free, industry leading training and support.** Working in retail, hospitality, customer service etc. you will be sure to have transferrable skills perfect for Care Assistant. Home Instead values kind heart and caring nature over experience any day.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support clients in their own homes with various task such as personal care, home help, getting out and about, medication, meal preparation, companionship etc.
- Liaise with families and other professionals in order to provide the best quality homecare.
- Promote independence and individuality according to each clients Care Plan
- Record daily tasks and any incidents on Access to Care Planning App
- Work as part of a team, effectively communicating with Office Team as well as other Care Assistants.

**Qualifications**:

- A willing, positive, compassionate approach to assist and support people within your local community.
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transport such as car.
- Be able to make a commitment of a minimum of 10 hours per week including availability on every other weekend
- Be living in or around the Wincanton, Somerset area

Additional Information
- ** A Schedule that fits you - **Whether you are looking for evenings, weekend jobs, or an early start in the morning, we will agree a working pattern that works for you and our clients.
- ** Highest rates of pay in the area - **double pay on Bank Holidays
- ** Ongoing support - **we want to make sure you get the most out of your career. Our team will help you along the way. We'll always be there for any advice or guidance you need with 24h out of hours support from our friendly office team.
- ** Genuine Career Development & Progression Opportunities**:

- We support all of our team along their career path and help people progress to where they want to be.
- ** Industry-Leading Training and Development - **Fully funded NVQ qualifications
- ** Employee Referral Scheme - **Home Instead is not just a place of work, we are a little Work Family and why not invite your friends for a £300 bonus
- ** Blue Light Discount card eligibility and Employee benefits portal - **with discounts at over 200 outlets
- ** 24/7 Employee Assistance Program



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