Care Assistant

Company Description

Bored? Lonely? Feeling down about the state of the world? Why not join us in our quest to improve the lives of our vulnerable, elderly community and start feeling fulfilled and like you are making a positive difference instead? Home Instead Havant is rated as a 5-star employer as well as being CQC rated as Outstanding. We provide award-winning, accredited training, carefully match our clients with their care professionals and offer excellent support from an engaged and inclusive team.

Job Description

Home Instead is the worlds’ leading provider of non-medical, companionship services for older people. You will be providing person-centred care in the comfort of our clients’ own homes, enabling them to be as independent as possible, for as long as possible.

You will be supporting our clients in the following ways:

·      Meal preparation and supporting our clients to maintain healthy nutrition and hydration

·      Light cleaning and assisting clients with a variety of tasks around the home

·      Personal care

·      Medication support

·      Companionship

Benefits of becoming a Care Professional with Home Instead:

·      £13 - £14 per hour – double rate on bank holidays

·      Full, award winning, paid training

·      Free DBS

·      Paid mileage

·      Mentoring scheme to assist when you join

·      Enrolment into NVQ levels if desired

·      Opportunities for career progression

·      Flexible zero-hour contracts available

·      Guaranteed hours contracts available

·      Company Pension Scheme

·      Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

·      Blue Light Card – discounts available in a wide range of establishments

·      EarlyPay App – allowing withdrawal of up to 50% of your earnings before payday

·      Referral Scheme

·      Care Friends - rewards and cash bonuses

Qualifications

There are no qualifications required for this role, besides a kind and caring heart. We will provide you with all the first-class training and support you will need to be successful in this industry. There are also great opportunities to engage in higher learning such as NVQs in Health and Social care. Due to the nature of this role, we seek people with a reliable form of transport. Employment is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Additional Information

We’d like to encourage people from all walks of life to apply, whether you’re a student, looking for a career change or are even retired, we have opportunities for you. Get in touch today and start a journey that will add joy to your life and to the lives of others.

This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.