Care Assistant - Evenings And Weekends

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 Care Pros to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.  

Job Description

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

At Home Instead Knowsley And Liverpool East we are looking for caring, compassionate Care Assistants to support adults living at home with a range of needs.

We currently have Full Time & Part-Time Care vacancies available with immediate starts. We have morning and evening shifts available. We're looking for Care Assistants who may already have experience as a Support Worker or in Domiciliary Care or those without experience looking to become a Care Assistant as full training will be given.

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, 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 medical support
• Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Qualifications

We will provide all training so no specific qualifications are necessary. However, it’s essential that you have a kind heart, good work ethics and a want to make a difference to people’s lives.

We provide comprehensive training to all of our Care Professionals, however if you do have experience or training that you would like to put into practice, you will find working with Home Instead is a highly rewarding way to use your skills!

The role is subject to a full DBS check, 2 professional and 2 personal references. 

Additional Information

At Home Instead Knowsley And Liverpool East we can offer the following benefits to our Care Assistants:

• Pay rate of £12.40 - £13.00 and Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay Rate
• Minimum call time of an hour.
• Paid Travel/Wait Time
• Holiday Pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme (£200 Bonus)
• Great Opportunities and Progression Within The Company (NVQs, Dementia Training & End Of Life Training)
• Home Instead Discount Scheme/Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program
• Ongoing Local & Professional Support Team available
• Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Professional Development Training
• Fantastic Recognition

Care Assistants MUST have a Valid UK Driving Licence (with access to a vehicle for work purposes) and have the Right to Work in the UK.

We are actively recruiting Carers now. Are you interested? Please click 'Apply', to contact us now!