Care Assistant PART TIME (Weekdays & Alternate Weekends)

Overview

Home Instead Medway

is recruiting Care Assistants in Gillingham, Rochester, Chatham, Strood and East Gravesend DA12 and surrounding areas. Part-time £13 - £14 per hour plus paid mileage. Full driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential to support our clients to the fullest and be available to work alternate weekends.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 match our Care Professionals to clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable personalised support.As a Home Care Assistant, we will offer you:Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of payExcellent wages of £13 to £14 per hour, double pay for bank holidayPaid MileagePaid HolidayMileage and travel timePart time hours or guaranteed hours contracts

– from 10, 16+ hours part time to 36 hours guaranteed availableRefer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend100’s of online and in-store discountsPaid Face to Face training + Online Learning and DevelopmentPaid meet and greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)No uniformsDBS fully refunded20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbiesMinimum visits of one hour

so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your clientA variety of shifts availableBlue Light discount card and Exclusive discount schemePension scheme24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance ProgrammeFully funded NVQ 2,3,4 and 5Duties will include:Home Help and Light Housekeeping . Help Clients Maintain Their Independence by Assisting Them With Household ChoresPersonal Care . Help Your Client With Mobility or to Get Ready to Start or Finish Their Day, Assistance with Bathing, etc.Companionship . Keep Your Client Company or Take Trips Around The Local AreaOther Support . From Medication Reminders, Help with Shopping and Other SupportJob DescriptionWhat we need from you:Available from 7am – 2pm and 4pm – 10pm evenings and alternate weekends and during weekdaysYou are required to be a driver with a full UK licence and access to your own vehicle.Due to ongoing demand and growth, we are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in

Medway, Higham and Shorne

as Care Professionals. As a Care Professional, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them stay independent in their own home.You need at least 1 year of experience working in the care sector as a CARE Assistant working with older people providing personal care, medication, and supporting other care needs.You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable spending time in the company of others.Care visits of one hour or more to allow you to care without feeling rushedHourly rate between £13-£14Pension SchemePaid annual leaveWell-being Benefit SchemeAward-Winning TrainingOpportunities for career developmentKind, supportive office team who regularly show appreciationFunded care qualifications such as NVQ 2, 3, 4Company pensionPaid training, including City and Guilds assured trainingAccess to free counselling serviceHome Instead discountsQualificationsExperience of working in the care sector/domiciliary careEmpathetic and compassionateTrustworthy, reliable, and punctualFlexible, dependable, and dedicatedDay to day Care Professional responsibilities can include:Assisting with personal care, helping your client wash and dressMeal preparation and light houseworkAccompanying your client to appointmentsCompanionshipAdditional InformationIf you are looking for work that is extremely rewarding and satisfactory, we would love to hear from you. Please click on "I\''m Interested" or contact us on

01634557070 or info@medway.homeinstead.co.uk .We encourage applications from all sections of the community. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced ..... full job details .....