Health Care Assistants – £11.00 ph to £11.50ph
Home Instead Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | £11.00 – £11.50 an hour |
|---|---|
| Location | Penarth +1 location |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. We provide support and companionship to our clients within the comfort and privacy of their own home.
Our visits with our clients are a minimum of one hour. Our award winning training has been endorsed by The Princess Royal and we have an excellent reputation for the quality of care each of our Care workers deliver. We match our CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.
We have opportunities across Cardiff, Dinas and Penarth. You are not required to be experienced as full training is provided and is ongoing throughout your employment.
At Home Instead in Cardiff we can offer you various shift patterns/contracts and regular hours. To deliver care you are required to be a driver with access to your own vehicle.
Our Competitive Hourly Rates are from;
- £11.00 to £11.50ph (Increasing to £12ph & £12.50ph from 01/02/2023)
- PLUS Paid Travel Time at £9.90ph (Increasing to £10.42ph from 01/02/2023)
- PLUS Paid Mileage Allowance @0.30ppm
- Refer a Friend £200 Bonus
- Early Pay Scheme
- Bank Holiday Rates are double time.
To provide professional companionship services and also the following
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
- Plan, prepare and tidy away meals
- Help with shopping
- Support with personal care; bathing, dressing, getting ready for the day ahead
- Provide dementia/Alzheimer care
- Offer friendly companionship and conversation
- Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities eg. Hobbies and crafts
- Accompany to appointments/medical appointments
You will need a full driving licence and your own car to be considered for the role of Care Assistant.
No formal qualifications are required for this role. The only qualifications you will need are a smile, a kind, caring nature and a willingness to help people in your local community.
In addition if you have worked in a customer service environment such as Retail or Hospitality you will have skills that are transferable to working in care.
Additional Information
Working as a Care Assistant at Home Instead and what to expect;
- We invest in first class training delivered by our Training Manager
- We offer a wide range of shifts
- The opportunity to complete a QCF in Care which compliments your role as a Carer
- All staff are important to Home Instead, our well-being programme alongside the support of highly trained managers means you always have support when needed.
- Regular Team Meetings/Supervisions & Appraisals
- Care Assistant Monthly Award
At Home Instead you can have a career in care
If you »re looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients » needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on « I »m Intereste
Join Home Instead and become part of our family. Whether you have experience in care or are just starting out, you will find unparalleled support, training and guidance to help you establish and progress a career in care.
Click apply to complete your application, or call us at 02920 569483 to learn more.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.
Company description:
When Paul and Lori Hogan founded Home Instead in 1994, in Omaha, Nebraska, they wanted to create a business that would provide personalised care for their ailing Grandmother and help to keep her well at home. Today, Home Instead is delivering the same personalised, quality care in over 14 countries across the globe, with over 230 community offices in the UK alone. By keeping family values at its core, Home Instead has become a world leading, award winning home care company with a mission to change the face of ageing across the UK and the world. Caring for others is part of our DNA, and that includes caring for your career. The Home Instead network provides best-in-class training, education, and opportunities for career advancement. It also offers you the opportunity to be part of a family-like business, where you are fully supported by your office team every day.
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