Home Instead is expanding its fantastic care team and is seeking caring, compassionate Care Assistants to help with elderly care and to support adults living at home with a range of needs throughout the local area.

We currently have alternative weekend roles available. We're looking for Care Assistants who may already have experience or those without experience looking to become Care Assistants.

We offer "Award Winning, Paid Comprehensive Induction Training" and ongoing professional support - You are never alone with Home Instead!

Various work patterns are available - 7 am - 2 pm, 8 am - 3 pm, 9 am - 5 pm, 12 noon - 7 pm, 3 pm - 9.30 pm.

Minimum 1-hour client visits - We don't believe quality care can be delivered in anything less.

At Home Instead, we really appreciate our Care Assistants and offer the following pay and benefits:

£13.75 per hour on Saturdays & Sundays
£24.50 per hour on Bank Holidays
Paid Travel & Wait Time in between visits - In addition to the hourly rate!
Mileage paid at 35 pence per mile in between visits
Company Pension Scheme
Local & Professional Support Team
Home Instead Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Home Instead Refer A Friend Scheme (£125.00 Bonus)
Home Instead Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme
Paid - Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction Training
Ongoing Professional Development Training
Fantastic Recognition, Care Awards, Staff Birthday Schemes, Social Events and Company Events

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, and personable but ultimately put others first. Your role may include:

Companionship
Helping with personal care
Helping with mobility around the home
Overseeing medication and providing support
Helping with housework such as light cleaning, laundry and ironing etc
Preparing and cooking meals
Helping with errands such as food shopping, assisting clients to attend appointments or picking up prescriptions

Care Assistant - Alternative Weekends.

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