Home Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead Bury St Edmunds covers Bury St Edmunds, Diss, Stowmarket and the surrounding villages. We are a family run care provider who truly puts our team and clients before anything else.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for Home Care assistants who are available for various visits, and have access to reliable transportation

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates - £13.50 per hour week days, £14.00 per hour evenings and weekends, plus £20.25 enhanced bank holiday rates
• Types of hours available From 10 hours part time or Full-time/Guaranteed contract
• Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
• Mileage and travel time - paid separately
• Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications [eg. City & Guilds]
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7 
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Qualifications

Additional Information

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Home help assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
• Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!  Click apply today or to learn more.